By Antynet Ford
Court of Appeal Judge Aggrey Muchelule was yesterday elected principal judge of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Court of Justice.
This was during the Attorney Generals and Ministers of Justice meeting in Lusaka Zambia.
Attorney General Dorcas Odour congratulated Muchelule on his new role as she wished him the best during his five-year tenure.
“The Honorable Attorney General, Ms. Dorcas Agik Oduor, would like to extend her heartfelt congratulations to His Lordship on this distinguished appointment and wishes him all the best during his five-year tenure of service.” The attorney Congratulated Muchelule.
Chief Justice Martha Koome also congratulated the appellate judge for his new role adding that he has exceptional qualifications.
“On behalf of the Judiciary and my behalf, I congratulate Hon. Justice Aggrey Muchelule, Judge of the Court of Appeal, on his well-deserved election as the Principal Judge of the COMESA Court of Justice. This remarkable achievement is a testament to his exceptional qualifications and dedication to the rule of law. Justice Muchelule’s election affirms the trust and confidence placed in Kenyan judges to contribute to the advancement of regional and international justice systems.” The CJ stated.
Muchelule was appointed judge of the Court of Appeal in 2022, and prior to his appointment, he was the presiding judge of the Family Division at Milimani High Court.
He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Nairobi, a Bachelor of Laws from the same institution, and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.