Martha Koome
Hon. Justice Martha Koome | |
|---|---|
Koome in 2022 | |
| Chief Justice of Kenya | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Uhuru Kenyatta |
| Deputy | Philomena Mwilu |
| Preceded by | David Maraga |
| Judge at the Court of Appeal of Kenya | |
| In office January 2012 – 19 May 2021 | |
| Chairperson of Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association. | |
| In office January 2012 – January 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martha Karambu 3 June 1960 |
| Spouse | Koome Kiragu |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Chief Justice of Kenya |
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Martha Karambu Koome (born 3 June 1960) is a Kenyan advocate who is currently serving as the chief justice of Kenya and is the first woman to occupy the post.