Samson Okong’o Odhiambo is a Judge of the Environment and Land Court.
Appointed to the position in 2012, Okong’o is known for dispensing justice efficiently. He once delivered 15 judgments in a single day via video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi, earned in 1992.
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Odhiambo also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, which he attained in 1992.
In 1993, he was admitted to the Roll of Advocates.
Samson Okong’o Work Experience
From 2012 to date, he has worked as a Judge at the Environment and Land Court (ELC).
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Between 2000 and 2012, he served as a Litigation Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates.
During the period from 1993 to 1999, he was an Associate Advocate at Anjarwalla Abdulhussein & Co. Advocates.
Membership in professional bodies & Associations
Samson is a member of only two professional associations:
- Kenya Judges & Magistrates Association
- Law Society of Kenya
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