Justice Daniel Ogembo has sadly passed away

High Court Judge Daniel Ogola Ogembo has tragically passed away. His body was discovered at his residence in Siaya on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. 

The judge was found unresponsive after failing to answer calls and texts from his driver, who had dropped him off at his home the previous evening.

It is said that in the morning when the driver went to pick him up, he tried calling but the phone remained unanswered and when he tried to open the door it was locked from the inside.

He went back and alerted the other Judiciary staff who arrived with security personnel, broke the door, and found his body lying lifeless on his bed.

Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo has confirmed the demise of Justice Ogembo, noting that the body has been moved to a funeral home in Kisumu for preservation and autopsy.

Judge Ogembo had a distinguished career in the Kenyan judiciary, serving at the Eldoret, Milimani, and Siaya High Courts.

His death comes just six days after the death of High Court Judge David Majanja.

 Siaya Governor James Orengo expressed his condolences, highlighting Judge Ogembo’s remarkable qualities. 

''I join the entire judiciary in mourning the tragic death of Hon. Justice Daniel Ogembo Ogola who was the presiding Judge at Siaya High Court. Justice Ogembo had a marvellous ability to listen intently, reflect quietly, and then interject, usually with brief few words that brought clarity in the courtroom. May his soul rest in eternal peace,'' said Hon Orengo.