The life of renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee
Lang'ata MP, Mr. Raila Odinga (centre), speaking in court yesterday with the lawyer for the rival group in FORD Kenya, Mr. Pheroze Nowrojee, as Mathare MP, Mr. Ochieng' Mbeo, listens.
By Dennis Onsongo
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee died in the US at the age of 84.
Nowrojee was a prominent figure in Kenya's legal and human rights community, having served as the convener and spokesperson of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCEC). Known as a gentle giant, he was a steadfast advocate for democracy, justice and liberation.
Until his death, Nowrojee held the position of Chair of the Asian African Heritage Trust, an organisation that has played a crucial role in advancing Kenya's global standing in diplomacy, peace, friendship and education.
His colleagues in the legal profession have expressed deep sorrow at the loss of a man who was renowned for his exceptional court advocacy and unwavering commitment to justice.
Veteran politician Ramogi Achieng Oneko (right) shares a joke with Nairobi lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee after the closure of a three-day constitutional reform conference at the Limuru Conference Centre yesterday.
The lawyer representing the family of the late Solomon Muruli, Mr Pheroze Nowrojee, consults with the former student leader’s mother, Mrs Nifa Muruli (left), and his sister, Hellen Muruli Macharia, after the inquest was adjourned yesterday.
Three lawyers in the investigation into the death of former University student leader Solomon Muruli, (from left) Dr Gibson Kamau Kuria, Mr P.C. Onduso and Mr Pheroze Nowrojee, inspect the bed from the room where the student died.
Business Jared Kangwana (Centre) is congratulated by his lawyers, Mr. P.H. Makheacha (right) and Mr. Pheroze Nowrojee, out side the High Court, Nairobi yesterday, minutes after termination of a Sh 54 million theft case against him. See story page3.
October 17, 1990: The Attorney-General , Mathew Guy Muli wants Mr. Pheroze Nowrojee (left)who is appearing for the widow of Anglican Bishop Alexander Muge in the prelate's death case, committed to prison for contempt. The lawyer is alleged to have published a letter addressed to the Registrar of the High Court of Kenya and copied to Mrs.Herma Muge. He allegedly also caused the letter to be published in the local dailies on October 5. In an application presented before Justice Joseph Mango the Deputy Chief Litigation Counsel, Mr. Moijo ole Keiua, produced a copy of the statement and an affidavit sworn by Police Superintendent Bakari Omari stating the circumstances of the alleged contempt. Pictured here with Prof Wangari Maathai and human rights activist Maina Kiai during a workshop on gender issues and the Constitution, at the Brakenhurst International Centre, Limuru in December 1996.
Reform Alliance activists Pheroze Nowrojee (left), Waithaka Mwangi, Njeru Kathangu and Alfred Nderitu during the church service at Holy Family Basilica.
January 22, 1998: Democratic Party Chairman Mwai Kibaki files a petition seeking the nullification of the election of Mr. Daniel arap Moi as President of Kenya. He cites 75 grounds and wants a scrutiny of the votes cast in the presidential elections and the rejected, void and spoilt ballot papers. Mr. Kibaki also seeks a recount of all the ballot papers cast in the election and a declaration that President Moi was not validly elected. He wants the court to determine and declare that President Moi was not qualified to be nominated for election. President Moi is the first respondent and Samuel Mutua Kivuitu, the chairman of the Electoral Commission the second. The Electoral Commission is named third respondent. Mr. Kibaki says in the petition that President Moi was prematurely elected and the presidential election was not conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and all other applicable laws, including the Electoral Offences Act. Here, are the lawyers representing Mr. Kibaki in the petition from right is Pheroze, Nowrojee, Wanyiri Kihoro, George Nyamweya and Andrew Wandabwa.
Mr Pheroze Nowrojee, the lawyer for Education Minister George Saitoti (left) and Aurelio Rebello, who is representing Mr Kamlesh Pattni in a discussion during a break
Dr John Khaminwa (left) walks with Lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee for Education Minister George Saitoti after yesterday's proceedings at The Golderberg inquiry..
Lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee (left) appearing for Education Minister George Saitoti and Commision Lead Counsel John Khaminwa lean over a stack of documents as they consult during a break in yesterday's hearing.
Lawyers Wambua Kilonzo (left) and Pheroze Nowrojee, representing former Central Bank of Kenya employee, Mr Job Kilach, yesterday reviewing documents at the Court of Appeal, Nairobi, minutes before the start of a trial related to the Goldenberg Scandal.
Mr Pheroze Nowrojee who is on record for Education Minister George Saitoti, follows proceedings at KICC during Goldenberg hearing..
Assisting counsel Waweru Gatonye (left) and Dorcas Oduor (right) and Mr. Pheroze Nowrojee, who is appearing for Education Minister George Saitoti, in a happy mood during yesterday's sitting.
Mr Pheroze Nowrojee, Prof George Saitoti's lawyer, talks to Mr Njoroge Regeru who is appearing for former Intelligence Chief James kanyotu shortly after proceedings were adjourned
Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee representing Telkom Kenya employees who were retrenched appeared in court on the 9th of July 2013 for the hearing of an appeal by Telkom against a high court ruling that awarded its retrenched employees 3 billion Kenya Shillings.
From left: Lawyers Paul Muite for Kenya Union of Teachers (KNUT), Pheroze Nowrojee and Paul Nyamodi for SRC and Fred Ngatia representing Teachers Service Commission (TSC) during proceedings on October 1, 2015 at Appeal Court during the hearing of the application filed by the Teachers Service Commission which is challenging the salary increase awarded to them by the labour court on June 30. TSC, Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC), Attorney General and the government want the judgment overturned.
Lawyers Pheroze Nowrojee(left),Fred Ngatia (centre) and Attorney General Githu Muigai chatting at the Court of appeal on September 22,2015 during the proceedings on teachers salary increament case.
Azimio la Umoja lawyers from left: Senior Counsel James Orengo, Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, Julie Soweto and Zehrabanu Janmohamed at the Supreme Court, Milimani on September 5, 2022 during presidential petition judgement that saw the Supreme Court Upholding President William Ruto as President elect and Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President elect.
Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee (right) has a word with Kioko Kilukumi after the mention of the case on the Division of Revenue Act on the 9th July 2013. Both lawyers are representing the senators. Judge Mohammed Ibrahim gave a statement that the case on the Division of Revenue Act would be heard in front of a 7 panel judge bench, and the first court day would be the 1st of August 2013. Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro has been asked to respond to this in 14 day.
Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro (Right) consulting with Senator Bonny Khalwale (Left) and Senate lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee during Supreme Court proceedings between the Senate and Parliament on August 20, 2013.
Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee making an address at Supreme Court of Kenya ,CJ's Garden on November 19,2015 during the launch of Judiciary Strategic Plan,JSC Charter and other policies.
Lawyer James Orengo and Pheroze Nowrojee at the Supreme Court Nairobi, Sunday, August 27, 2017 during the hearing of the presidential petition that was filed by NASA leader Raila Odinga challenging the election of President Uhuru Kenyatta during the general elections. .
Lawyers Pheroze Nowrojee and Waweru Gatonye leave the courts on 16th June 2016 after delivery on rulling on their clients Justice Kalpana Rawal and Philip Tunoi retirement.
Lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee (left) consults with businessman Madatally Manji at the Nairobi Chief Magistrate's Court yesterday after the hearing of an application by Mr Manji seeking to have a Sh9.9 million fraud case against him referred to a constitutional court.
