Justice Majanja wished to be cremated same day he died, but...

Kisii High Court judge David Majanja. the Judge has been praised for his speedy determination of matters. [Photos Sammy Omingo/Standards]

For decades, Justice David Shikomela Majanja embodied the essence of the law—both in practice and in his personal life. To those who appeared before him, whether advocates, litigants, or ordinary citizens, he was a figure of calm authority, presiding over his courtroom with a steady hand and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Yet, beneath his judicial robe lay a softer side, one revealed through his passion for football sponsorship — a quiet nod to his belief in fairness beyond the bench. Losses on the pitch, unlike breaches of law, never drew his harsh judgment.

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