×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Evan Gicheru: Former CJ who opted for private life in retirement

When former CJ Evan Gicheru took the Oath of Allegiance and due execution of office under the new constitution during the promulgation of the new constitution at the Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi on August 27, 2010. [File, Standard]

Two years ago on Christmas Day, former Chief Justice Johnson Evan Gicheru breathed his last.

At the age of 79, Gicheru left a rich trail of history in the Judiciary, having served as the longest indigenous Kenya Chief Justice.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 1 hr ago
Sports
Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory
Volleyball and Handball
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
By Ben Ahenda 21 hrs ago
Sports
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
By Ben Ahenda 23 hrs ago
Rugby
Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again