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President William Ruto has paid tribute to retired Justice Paul Kihara Kariuki, the former Attorney-General and President of the Court of Appeal, who passed away on Tuesday morning. The Head of State described him as an accomplished jurist whose service helped shape Kenya’s legal and judicial institutions.
In a message of condolence, President Ruto recognised Justice Kariuki’s contribution to strengthening the country’s justice system, noting that his distinguished career spanned several key positions within the legal and judicial establishment.
Ruto particularly highlighted his role as the founding director of the Judiciary Training Institute, where he helped advance the professional development of judicial officers.