Anne Amadi Retires After a Decade of Distinguished Service as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
Among her most memorable roles was administering the Oath of Office to two Kenyan Presidents: Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 and William Ruto in 2022.
Anne Amadi, the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, officially retired in January 2024.Photo/The Kenya Times.
By Robert Assad
Anne Amadi, the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, officially retired in January 2024, bringing to a close a decade of dedicated service.
Her retirement was first announced during the unveiling of the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) at the Supreme Court on November 24, 2023.
“For me, this is a very special day, a day when I begin my sign-off from office, effectively my last day after serving as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for 10 years,” Amadi remarked in her farewell speech.
She expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve and thanked her colleagues for their unwavering support.
Appointed in January 2014 to succeed Gladys Boss Shollei—now the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative—Amadi’s tenure was marked by significant achievements.
Among her most memorable roles was administering the Oath of Office to two Kenyan Presidents: Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 and William Ruto in 2022.
“One of the most exciting things I got to do was the administration of the Oath of Office to two Presidents,” she proudly recalled.
In addition to her ceremonial duties, Amadi served as the Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the National Council for the Administration of Justice, playing a crucial role in steering Kenya’s judicial reforms.
Reflecting on her journey, Amadi acknowledged the challenges she faced, crediting her resilience to the prayers and support from her colleagues within and outside the Judiciary.
“I can assure you that there have been many difficult moments when the only thing that kept me going were the prayers and support from you all,” she said.
Amadi’s illustrious career is underpinned by a strong educational background. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law.
After being admitted to the bar in 1987, she rose through the ranks of the Judiciary, starting as a District Magistrate and later serving as a Resident Magistrate.
Her academic pursuits took her to Boston University, where she earned a master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and to California State University and the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Italy for specialized diplomas.
Before her appointment as Chief Registrar, Amadi also worked with the Federation of Women Lawyers – Kenya (FIDA) as Deputy Executive Director, championing women’s rights across the country.
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