Smokin Wanjala
Justice Smokin Wanjala is a distinguished member of the Kenyan Supreme Court, noted for his contributions to legal interpretations and judicial accountability.
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Judge Smokin Wanjala echoed the argument that Article 160 shields judges from being questioned over their conduct in court.
Apex court judges challenge petitions seeking their ouster
Kenya· 2026-02-27
Judge Smokin Wanjala is one of the judges in the court.
Judge Katwa Kigen among six seeking to join Supreme Court benchKenya· 2026-02-25
Justice Smokin Wanjala is part of the Supreme Court bench.
JSC invites applications for Supreme Court judge after Justice Ibrahim's deathKenya· 2026-01-14
Prof. Smokin Wanjala was mentioned as one of the Supreme Court Judges.
Court of Appeal allows JSC to continue handling complaints against judgesKenya· 2026-01-13
Akech mentioned Dr Smokin Wanjala as a significant contributor to the judiciary.
Akech defends fiery tweets during Court of Appeal interviewKenya· 2026-01-13
Supreme Court Judge Justice Smokin Wanjala echoed the concerns, warning that the complexity of electronic evidence requires judges, prosecutors and investigators to move in step with evolving cybercrime methods.
Kenya flags dark web anonymity as major cyber threatKenya· 2025-11-27
Smokin Wanjala is a justice on the five-judge bench involved in the Supreme Court case.
Manchester Outfitters, Standard Chartered battle in Supreme Court over Sh32bKenya· 2025-07-23
Havi also wants a separate and fresh bench constituted by CJ Koome to determine petitions filed by six other judges of the Supreme Court, including Smokin Wanjala.
Havi seeks recusal of bench hearing petition against Supreme Court judgesKenya· 2025-07-04
Justice Smokin Wanjala contributed to the Supreme Court's decision to cancel the KPA tender.
Blow to Joho family as apex court cancels its KPA tenderKenya· 2025-07-01
Smokin Wanjala is a Supreme Court justice who ruled on the legality of the grain facility's construction.
Supreme Court halts construction of second grain bulk handling facilityKenya· 2025-06-30Justice Smokin Wanjala is one of the judges who filed lawsuits to block the petitions against them.
CJ Koome picks bench to hear petitions seeking her removalKenya· 2025-05-06Justice Smokin Wanjala is one of the judges involved in the cases regarding the Judicial Service Commission's petitions.
CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judgesKenya· 2025-04-25
Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala stated that the judiciary is committed to technological innovations to serve the cause of justice.
CAK partners with Judiciary to connect courts with internetKenya· 2025-04-14
Justice Smokin Wanjala was part of the Supreme Court's observations on life imprisonment.
Why the Supreme Court overturned a 30-year life sentenceKenya· 2025-04-14
Smokin Wanjala is a justice who participated in the Supreme Court ruling on Kamande's case.
Supreme court upholds conviction, rejects beauty queen Kamande's abuse defenceKenya· 2025-04-11
Justice Wanjala was part of the court that declined to provide an advisory opinion.
Supreme Court fails to insulate NLC from barrage of land casesKenya· 2025-04-09
Justice Wanjala was part of the Supreme Court justices who declined to provide an advisory opinion.
Apex court fails to insulate NLC from a barrage of land casesKenya· 2025-04-09Justice Wanjala was involved in the Supreme Court's decision regarding the banking rates authority.
Supreme Court: CBK Governor can't dictate interest rate hikesKenya· 2025-04-06
Wanjala holds a similar view that it is not open for the commission to interfere with the independence of the Judiciary.
Supreme battle: Four issues at the core of JSC and top judges disputeKenya· 2025-04-02
Justice Smokin Wanjala supported the Chief Justice's stand on the empanelment.
High Court to rule on Supreme Court judges caseKenya· 2025-03-29
Justice Smokin Wanjala is part of the group of judges challenging the JSC's actions.
Why Supreme Court wants a three-judge panel to hear its case against JSCKenya· 2025-03-26
Smokin Wanjala is another justice who recused himself from Tuju's case due to claims of bias.
Tuju wants Koome to form tribunal to probe lawyers in Sh4.5b loan caseKenya· 2025-03-25
Justice Smokin Wanjala participated in the ruling that upheld the constitutionality of the disputed Acts.
Blow to Senate as court upholds laws passed by National AssemblyKenya· 2025-03-24Justice Smokin Wanjala was one of the judges who ruled on the laws passed without Senate consent.
Apex court upholds rejection of 3 laws passed without Senate input consentKenya· 2025-03-21
Justice Smokin Wanjala is part of the group of judges challenging the Judicial Service Commission.
Supreme Court gets judges, magistrates backing in JSC battleKenya· 2025-03-14
Justice Smokin Wanjala is one of the judges filing cases to stop the processing of removal petitions.
Former Chief Justice Maraga condemns attack on judgesKenya· 2025-03-08
Justice Smokin Wanjala was one of the judges involved in the cases.
Drama as judge extends orders on cases against Supreme court judgesKenya· 2025-03-06
Justice Smokin Wanjala was included in the group of judges asked to respond to the petitions.
Court bars JSC from processing petitions against Supreme Court judgesKenya· 2025-02-19
