Ruto, Kindiki Join Other Leaders To Mourn Fallen Senior Counsel Nowrojee
Pheroze Nowrojee, a well-known human rights lawyer and senior counsel, has died.
Ruto remembered Nowrojee as a distinguished constitutional lawyer and long-time human rights advocate.
“Nowrojee was universally respected for his principled commitment to the advancement of democracy, protection of fundamental rights and freedoms and the promotion of Constitutionalism and the rule of law,” the President said.
I have learnt with sadness about the death of Senior Counsel, Pheroze Nowrojee, a long-serving advocate, decorated constitutional lawyer and veteran defender of human rights.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 5, 2025
Mr Nowrojee was universally respected for his principled commitment to the advancement of democracy,… pic.twitter.com/fKG8qAjDxR
Ruto praised him as a man generally respected for his unwavering graciousness, knowledge, and sympathy with common citizens.
“With his death, the nation has lost a brilliant legal mind who has made undeniable positive contributions to the development of our vibrant democracy and human rights culture,” Ruto said.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki regarded Nowrojee as a skilled lawyer.
Kindiki noted that Nowrojee was the courts’ chess master, elevating the recognized status of Senior Counsel without imposing it on others.
“Humble to a fault, the towering veteran of the courts was an intellectual who lived a simple life and interacted with respectfully with all, even the most junior members of the legal profession or the judiciary,” Kindiki said.
“May his soul find peace, may his family be comforted during this painful time.”
My condolence message on the demise of Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee. pic.twitter.com/q3QySunfwW
— David Maraga (@dkmaraga) April 5, 2025
Pheroze Nowrojee SC has been the epitome of forthrightness and resilience for the struggle and agitation for human rights in Kenya.
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) April 5, 2025
For as long as Kenyans have fought for their civil, political liberties and freedoms, Senior Counsel Pheroze Norojee has been there, steadfast and… pic.twitter.com/v6nD5mAERu
Chief Justice Martha Koome spoke to Nowrojee as a mentor, an icon of the Kenyan Bar, and a towering figure in the country’s legal and constitutional history.
Koome stated that Nowrojee’s intelligence, unshakeable principles, and lifelong commitment to the defense of human rights, the rule of law, and the extension of democratic space defined his career and inspired future generations.
I was saddened to receive the news of the passing of renowned lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) April 5, 2025
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“He stood with courage during Kenya’s darkest times, using the laws as a shield for the vulnerable and a sword against injustice,” CJ Koome.
“He believed deeply in the transformative potential of the Constitution and devoted his life to actualising its promise.”
Nowrojee died on Saturday morning in the United States at the age of 84.
Pheroze was a stalwart of Kenya’s legal and human rights movements, having served as NCEC Convener and Spokesperson.
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He has been referred to as a gentle giant and a champion of democracy, justice, and emancipation.
He was, till his death, the Chair of the Asian African Heritage Trust which has played a very significant role in advancing Kenya’s position and progress in diplomacy, peace, friendship and education worldwide.
Pheroze Nowrojee Is Dead:
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) April 5, 2025
Kenya is mourning the loss of senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, whose name became synonymous with constitutionalism and civil rights.
Pheroze died of pneumonia while in the US at the age of 84.#NTVWeekendEdition @MichelleNgele_ pic.twitter.com/eUonMM4cb5
His colleagues in the legal fraternity have mourned Nowrojee as a man who presented the best in court advocacy.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo described Nowrojee as a man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedication to Justice.
Ruto, Kindiki Join Other Leaders To Mourn Fallen Senior Counsel Nowrojee
