Chief Justice David Maraga has led the country in mourning the untimely demise Judge of Samuel Mukunya.
Judge Mukunya, who worked at the Environment and Lands Court at the Kerugoya High court was involved in a tragic road accident on Thursday night in Nyeri County.
Nyeri Base Commander Castarais Mugo said on Friday that the judge had been driving towards Mweiga when he lost control of his White Land Cruiser V8 and hit a canter.
“Both vehicles were extensively damaged. He died while police were taking him to Nyeri County Referral Hospital. He was alone. We did not identify him immediately. We learned this morning that he was a judge.”
The body was taken to the hospital’s mortuary.
I have learnt with great sadness about the demise of Judge Samuel Mukunya of the Environment and Land Court through a tragic road accident this morning. Judge Mukunya, a personal friend of many years, was an outstanding jurist. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/eGrJ1ob7aV
— David Maraga (@dkmaraga) September 14, 2018
Maraga described the deceased as a personal friend whom he had known for many years and an outstanding jurist.