Renowned lawyer Judy Thongori dies

Renowned lawyer and Senior Counsel Judy Thongori has died.

Thongori, a family lawyer and human rights activist with a career spanning over 30 years, died on Tuesday evening in India where she was recently flown for treatment after falling ill.

Senior Counsel Bar Chairperson Fred Ojiambo described Thongori as “a selfless and assiduous contributor to that strand of the law.”

“Her willingness and selflessness to be of service to the Senior Counsel Bar, the Law Society of Kenya as a mentor to younger advocates will be greatly missed,” Ojiambo said in a statement on Wednesday.

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo mourned Thongori as “a beacon of excellence.”

“Her noteworthy contributions to family law and human rights are timeless and continue to propagate a learning curve for many in the profession. The legacy she leaves behind will remain an indelible mark of her impact that lives on among us,” said Odhiambo.