Joel Ngugi
Joel Ngugi is a judge at the Court of Appeal in Kenya, known for his involvement in significant legal rulings, including the recent decision to reject an application by senior police officers to halt their prosecution over the murder of Baby Samantha Pendo.
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Joel Ngugi is one of the judges who have sued the government officials for failing to pay them.
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
Court of Appeal Judge Joel Ngugi said that the forum aims to develop the Kericho AJS County Action Plan.
Judiciary to launch alternative justice system in KerichoKenya· 2025-10-21
Justices Hannah Okwengu, Omondi, and Joel Ngugi ruled that the case was constitutional and should have been heard by the High Court.
Kakamega announces 277 job vacancies to boost service delivery, warns of fraudstersKenya· 2025-10-01
Judge Joel Ngugi was one of the judges who cleared Matiang'i of contempt charges.
Matiang'i celebrates 'big' win after appellant court overturns convictionKenya· 2025-09-20
Prof Joel Ngugi is recognized as a key figure in the interpretation and application of Kenya’s second Constitution.
Katiba at 15: Judges, lawyers hail gains, call for full implementationKenya· 2025-09-01
Then trial Judge Joel Ngugi ordered the Sh6.5 billion to be withheld after two groups claimed to be beneficiaries.
Court summons PS Omollo in Sh6.5 billion IDPs compensation caseKenya· 2025-05-14
Joel Ngugi is one of the appellate judges who dismissed the officers’ plea.
DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby PendoKenya· 2025-05-05
Justices Fred Ochieng, Weldon Korir and Joel Ngugi ruled that the National Assembly and its Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, had not presented compelling evidence of public interest.
Court declines to stay order barring sale of State assetsKenya· 2025-04-16
Joel Ngugi is a judge on the Court of Appeal who participated in the ruling against Kotecha and Sons Ltd.
Kwale Sugar tycoons to pay firm Sh221m after appeal lossKenya· 2025-04-15
Judge Joel Ngugi was one of the appellate judges who ruled on the case.
Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo caseKenya· 2025-03-22
