Willy Mutunga
Willy Mutunga is a prominent Kenyan lawyer and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya, known for his role in establishing the court's authority and independence, and he has been referenced in recent discussions regarding the potential consequences of removing current Supreme Court judges.
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On May 19, he seethed with anger when former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was deported from Tanzania.
Jamhuri's big hero is rights defender Khalid
Kenya· 2025-12-13
Willy Mutunga is a former Chief Justice contributing to the middle ground initiative in Kenya.
The five men who can deliver Kenya from politics of despairKenya· 2025-09-24
Willy Mutunga is a former Chief Justice contributing to the middle ground initiative in Kenya.
These five men can deliver Kenya from politics of despairKenya· 2025-09-24Dr Willy Mutunga is listed by Tundu Lissu as a witness he intends to call.
Tanzanian opposition leader, Lissu, wants top leaders to testify in treason case
Tanzania· 2025-09-23
Chief justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga participated in the launch of the report on violence and discrimination.
Report: Over 2,100 attacks on sexual and gender minorities reported in Kenya in a yearKenya· 2025-09-13
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga agreed that the Constitution lays a foundation for revolutionary reform.
Katiba at 15: Judges, lawyers hail gains, call for full implementationKenya· 2025-09-01
Willy Mutunga is a former Chief Justice who edited a translation of the Constitution into different Kenyan languages.
From hope to betrayal: Kabarak varsity launches law booksKenya· 2025-08-28
Justice Willy Mutunga asked the courts to approach the devolved system from a broader perspective.
How we fund counties will kill or build our devolution dreamKenya· 2025-08-02Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga, an ardent advocate of transformative justice, warned against 'the tyranny of technicalities and the convenience of elite jurisprudence.'
Magistrate courts punishing the poor with exorbitant bail termsKenya· 2025-07-25
Willy Mutunga, Kenya’s first Chief Justice under the 2010 Constitution, is mentioned in the context of past abuses of power.
'Misuse of POTA': Mukunji, journalist challenge state's 'abuse' of anti-terror lawKenya· 2025-07-22
Willy Mutunga, former Chief Justice of Kenya, was correct when he stated that there is no higher crime an individual can commit than one that subverts the sovereign will of the people.
The role of the Judiciary and Electoral Management Bodies in electoral justice :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-06-30
Willy Mutunga is the retired Chief Justice of Kenya and a member of ESACD.
Experts want drug users spared jail term and cannabis legalisedKenya· 2025-06-30
Maraga mentioned that his predecessor Dr Willy Mutunga, senior counsel Martha Karua and others were turned away.
Maraga keeps his word to 'walk with Gen Z' as he builds 2027 momentumKenya· 2025-06-26
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga questioned CA’s rationale and reasoning behind the demand.
Communications Authority on the spot for using non-existent section of law to gag mediaKenya· 2025-06-25
Willy Mutunga is a former Chief Justice of Kenya and one of the petitioners in the case against the Tanzanian government.
Kenyan activists sue Tanzanian government over blocked entry to attend Tundu Lissu's trialTanzania· 2025-06-11
Willy Mutunga is mentioned as an elder brother and friend of Nkwazi Mhango who was expelled from Tanzania.
Open letter to Kenya | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-06-09
Former Kenyan chief justice Willy Mutunga was deported from Tanzania while attending a hearing in a treason case.
Outrage over arrest of Kenyan software developer as regional repression grows | Kenya
United Kingdom· 2025-06-03
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was among those deported from Tanzania.
Kenyan President Ruto apologises to Tanzania, Uganda, Gen ZsTanzania· 2025-05-28
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was also barred from entering Tanzania.
Tanzania is not a public toilet, MPs tell Kenyan activistsTanzania· 2025-05-26
Former Kenyan chief justice Willy Mutunga and other prominent rights activists said they had been stopped and held at the airport.
Defiant Tanzanian opposition leader appears in court in Dar es SalaamUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19Willy Mutunga crafted the theory of 'bandit economy' to describe Kenya's corrupt culture.
Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's witKenya· 2025-04-12
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga invited Jay Mau Mau to perform at Kenya’s Supreme Court in 2016.
Jay Mau Mau: Kenyan rapper using Hip-Hop for activism and cultural preservationKenya· 2025-03-28
Willy Mutunga is a former Chief Justice of Kenya who retired along with two other judges, leaving the court without leadership.
Supreme heat up as political egos, confusion reign against apex courtKenya· 2025-03-08
