Paul Ndemo named acting Judiciary Chief Registrar as Anne Amadi exits after 10-year tenure

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi on Friday exited the corridors of justice as a State officer after a 10-year stint.

In an event that marked the opening of a new chapter for the Judiciary, Amadi passed the button to her deputy Paul Ndemo who will occupy the position in an acting capacity.

Chief Justice Martha Koome, who presided over the exit ceremony, termed Amadi’s leadership as a transformative journey which has been impactful.

Amadi outlined some of the achievements and challenges faced.

“We have had a good time and equally faced a lot of challenges including implementation of the Innovative Case Management System and streamlining procedures...we have weathered the storms of misconduct and perception of misconduct,” she said.

As she left, she highlighted some of the milestones realized during her tenure which she said has seen the progressive transformation of the Judiciary especially in technology.

“Indeed I know the future of the Kenyan Judiciary is bright, beaming with potential, and as I step aside I know that the Judiciary is in capable hands...those of the CJ,” she said.

On Ndemo’s takeover, she said: “I have no doubt in my mind that he will continue to deliver on the mandate of the office with diligence commitment and integrity.”

Amadi is the only Chief Registrar of the Judiciary who has had the privilege of administering the oath of office to two Presidents; Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017, and William Ruto in 2022.

She has also managed two internal leadership transitions within the Judiciary from the then Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and former Chief Justice David Maraga.

Amadi joined the Judiciary in 1990 as a District Magistrate II, and rose through the ranks to become a Resident Magistrate before joining private legal practice between 1997 and 2003.

She also served as the Deputy Executive Director and Head of Litigation at the Federation Of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kenya until May 2008.