Justice Grace Nzioka. [PHOTO: COURTESY]
Justice Grace Nzioka recently delivered a notable judgment in the murder case of businesswoman Monica Kimani, where Jacque Maribe was acquitted, and Jowie was found guilty. Here are a few things you should know about her.
- Justice Nzioka received praise for her eloquent and composed delivery during the court proceedings, earning admiration from Kenyans online.
- In 2013, she was a victim of a robbery incident at her Karen home in Nairobi, where she and her husband were carjacked, kidnapped, and later abandoned after being forced to withdraw money.
- Justice Nzioka has been involved in high-profile cases, including the Ksh1.5 billion case with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, from which she recused herself.
- Justice Nzioka advocates for the rights of the disadvantaged and, in November 2023, called for a child protection unit to address the backlog of minor cases at Naivasha Police Station.
- During her career, she chaired a commission investigating the Tana River clashes that claimed over 160 lives and displaced thousands.
- In her recent judgment, she emphasized her meticulous analysis of submissions and evidence, expressing confidence in reading the judgment for six hours without a paper at hand.
