This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
On December 11, 2019, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) honored Supreme Court judge Isaac Lenaola as the Jurist of the Year.
At 52 years old, Justice Lenaola has earned a reputation for being calm, fair, and wise in his judicial decisions.
During the award ceremony, Justice Lenaola emphasized the importance of individual responsibility in the fight against corruption, stating, "It's time we took the fight against graft seriously and we must give Judiciary tools to fight it as a country."
"It's time we took the fight against graft seriously and we must give Judiciary tools to fight it as a country," said Justice Lenaola. He also expressed gratitude to his wife, who has been his pillar of support for 21 years, saying, "This lady has been my pillar and my rock for the last 21 years. She has suffered my absence many times while am away on duty." "This lady has been my pillar and my rock for the last 21 years. She has suffered my absence many times while am away on duty," said Justice Lenaola. Justice Lenaola's award is a testament to his dedication to upholding human rights, the rule of law, and justice in Kenya and the African region.
