CJ Koome Announces Appointment of New Chief Registrar of Judiciary

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the appointment of a new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary taking over from Anne Amadi.

According to a notice issued by the President of the Supreme Court, Frida Mokaya Boyani passed all levels of interviews to earn the spot.

Mokaya will serve in that position for five years.

"The Commission shortlisted seven (7) candidates who were interviewed on Monday 18th March 2024. Following deliberation and careful consideration of the candidates based on merit, performance and suitability for the position, the JSC has appointed Hon. Mokaya Frida Boyani as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for a five-year term," the appointment notice read in part.

As the Chief Registrar, Mokaya will serve as the Chief Administrator and Accounting Officer of the Judiciary. She will also be the Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission as well as Secretary to the National Council on Administration of Justice.

One of the key roles she will play is administering the oath of office to the president and his deputy after the 2027 General Elections. 

Mokaya has over 27 years of experience in the legal profession. Before her appointment, she has been serving as the Registrar of the Judicial Service Commission since 2012.

"She joined the Judiciary in 1997 and served as a District Magistrate II(Prof), Resident Magistrate, Senior Resident Magistrate, Principal Magistrate and Senior Principal Magistrate," the notice added.

Amadi's successor holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is also a Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K).

She is taking over from Amadi who served for 10 years from 2014. Amadi was the only registrar who swore in two Heads of state; Former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 and President William Ruto in 2022.

On November 25, 2023, Amadi proceeded to terminal leave also known as transition leave or transition time.