Anne Atieno Amadi is a distinguished Kenyan lawyer and public servant who served as the Chief Registrar of the Kenya Judiciary from January 13, 2014, to January 12, 2024. She played a pivotal role in the administration of justice and was instrumental in significant national events during her tenure.
đ§ââď¸ Early Life and Education
Born in 1965 in Siaya District, Kenya, Anne Amadi grew up in Marsabit before her family relocated to Kitale, Trans Nzoia County cite turn0search7 She attended Trans Nzoia Primary School and Kapsabet Girls High School Amadi holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law She furthered her education with a Masterâs degree in Criminal Justice from Boston UniversityAdditionally, she obtained postgraduate diplomas in Alternative Dispute Resolution from California State University and in the Law of Internal Displacement from the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in San Remo, Italy
âď¸ Legal and Judicial Career
îAdmitted to the Kenyan Bar in 1987, Amadi began her legal career as a State Counsel in the Civil Litigation Department of the Attorney General’s OfficeîîIn 1991, she joined the Judiciary as a District Magistrate II, eventually rising to the position of Resident MagistrateIn 1997, she transitioned to private practice, establishing A. A. Amadi & Co. Advocates, where she practiced until 2003
Her commitment to legal advocacy led her to the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kenya in 2003, where she served as Deputy Executive Director and Head of LitigationBetween 2008 and 2011, she was the National Coordinator of the National Legal Aid and Awareness Programme (NALEAP)Amadi also worked as an independent consultant on rule of law projects, collaborating with organizations such as the Law Society of Kenya and the Kenya Human Rights Commission
đď¸ Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
îAppointed on January 13, 2014, Amadi became the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, succeeding Gladys Boss Sholle. îIn this capacity, she served as the chief administrator and accounting officer of the Judiciary, as well as the Secretary to the Judicial Service Commissio.
During her tenure, Amadi oversaw the swearing-in ceremonies of Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 and William Ruto in 2022, marking a historic achievement as the first Chief Registrar to administer oaths to two presidents îciteîturn0search6. îShe also managed transitions within the Judiciary, including those of Chief Justices Willy Mutunga and David Marag. îHer leadership was noted for enhancing efficiency and streamlining operations within the Judiciary, despite challenges such as limited funding
Controvers
In 2023, Amadi faced legal challenges when a Nairobi High Court froze her bank accounts following allegations of involvement in a KSh 102 million gold sca. The case involved accusations that her law firm, Amadi and Associates Advocates, received funds from a Dubai-based company under the pretense of facilitating a gold transactio. Amadi denied the allegations, asserting that the claims were false and malicious
đ¨âđŠâđ§âđŚ Personal ife
Anne Amadi is married to Engineer Dan Amadi, and together they have four children
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