Tributes Pour in for Former Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki
President Ruto mourns former AG
President William Ruto has paid tribute to retired Justice Paul Kihara Kariuki, the former Attorney-General and President of the Court of Appeal, who passed away on Tuesday.
The Head of State described him as an accomplished jurist whose service helped shape Kenya’s legal and judicial institutions. Justice Kariuki had a distinguished career spanning several key positions, including as the founding director of the Judiciary Training Institute.
Legacy
He played a significant role in building institutional capacity within the Judiciary, particularly through judicial training and professional development. Justice Kariuki was appointed a Judge of the High Court in 2003 and later became the first President of the Court of Appeal in 2013.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
