Byram Ongaya
Byram Ongaya is a judge at the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi, recognized for upholding fair labor practices, as demonstrated in his ruling that validated the dismissal of Catherine Ochako for misconduct related to unauthorized access to payroll.
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Justice Byram Ongaya was sworn in as one of the newly appointed judges.
New Court of Appeal judges sworn in
Kenya· 2026-01-28
Justices Byram Ongaya were serving in various courts.
Ruto appoints 15 Court of Appeal judgesKenya· 2026-01-27
Byram Ongaya is one of the nominees to the Court of Appeal.
Explained: Court of Appeal nominations spark debate on gender balanceKenya· 2026-01-25Justice Byram Ongaya is among 15 nominees for the Court of Appeal.
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal JudgesKenya· 2026-01-22
The Employment and Labour Relations Court featured prominently, with Principal Judge Byram Ongaya nominated alongside Justices Stephen Radido, Linnet Ndolo and Mathews Nduma Nderi.
Ruto's lawyer Katwa among 15 nominated to Court of AppealKenya· 2026-01-22
Justice Byram Ongaya is nominated for appointment as a judge of the Court of Appeal.
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominated for Court of AppealKenya· 2026-01-22Justice Byram Ongaya ruled that the dismissal of Catherine Ochako was both procedurally and substantively fair.
Del Monte staff fired for doctoring salary to Sh250,000 while on sick leaveKenya· 2025-03-05
Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations court in Nairobi ruled that the dismissal was both procedurally and substantively fair.
Del Monte staff fired for doctoring Salary to Sh250,000 while on sick leaveKenya· 2025-03-04