George Odunga
Justice George Odunga serves on the Court of Appeal in Kenya, where he is known for his thoughtful legal reasoning and fair judgments. He recently participated in a significant ruling that supported the High Court's orders to transition tribunals under ministries to the judiciary, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the separation of powers within the government.
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George Odunga is a judge who has joined the other judges in suing for unpaid dues.
Judges sue AG, Treasury PS, Solicitor General over failure to pay them Sh120m
Kenya· 2026-02-25
He will join other judges who have previously risen from the same division, including Justices Mumbi Ngugi, Prof Joel Ngugi, George Odunga, John Mativo and Weldon Korir.
Ruto's lawyer Katwa among 15 nominated to Court of AppealKenya· 2026-01-22
Justice Odunga was one of the judges who unanimously agreed on the need to suspend the High Court orders.
Court of Appeal allows JSC to continue handling complaints against judgesKenya· 2026-01-13
Justice George Odunga is one of the judges involved in the appeals concerning the housing levy.
Court of Appeal sets date to hear appeals over housing levyKenya· 2025-12-10
Justice George Odunga found Matiang'i and others in contempt of court.
Matiang'i celebrates 'big' win after appellant court overturns convictionKenya· 2025-09-20
Justice George Odunga is noted for his contributions to the jurisprudential framework established by the 2010 Constitution.
Katiba at 15: Judges, lawyers hail gains, call for full implementationKenya· 2025-09-01
Justice Odunga emphasized that the government's failure to classify SGBV-related crimes as crimes against humanity is a violation of Kenya's obligations.
Appellate court faults State for ignoring victims of sexual violenceKenya· 2025-08-10
Justice George Odunga highlighted the inconsistencies in sentencing for robbery and murder.
Judges call for a review of violent robbery sentenceKenya· 2025-07-11
Justice Odunga was part of the appellate court that ordered Stanbic Bank to pay Kenya Haulage Agency Ltd.
Bank ordered to pay KPA supplier Sh25m for loss of key tenderKenya· 2025-06-30
Justice Mwilu appointed Justices Lydia Achode, Pauline Nyamweya, George Odunga, James Makau, and Antony Ndungu.
Gachagua's blessing, MPs faulted as court to decide on DCJ powersKenya· 2025-05-09
Justice George Odunga was among the judges who unanimously agreed on the compensation ruling.
Judges deny Sh5million compensation for man's inability to make love after accidentKenya· 2025-04-01
Justice Odunga was one of the justices who agreed with the ruling of the High Court.
Ministries have six months to surrender tribunals to JudiciaryKenya· 2025-02-25
