A retired judge with a distinguished legal career spanning several decades, she served as a Judge and First Vice-President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Her judicial background includes extensive tenure in the Kenyan judiciary as a High Court and Court of Appeal judge, alongside significant experience in international treaty bodies and alternative dispute resolution.
A high-level international neutral with unique experience at the International Criminal Court, suitable for complex cross-border disputes and high-stakes mediation.
She was the first Kenyan judge to be elected to the International Criminal Court and has been a pioneer in judicial reform and children's rights in Africa.
She is widely regarded as a trailblazing jurist with a reputation for integrity, deep expertise in international criminal and family law, and a commitment to the rule of law.