Joyce Nuku Khaminwa

Joyce Nuku Khaminwa (1943–2014) was a Kenyan lawyer and judge. She was the first African woman to establish a private legal practice in Kenya and later served as a Judge of the High Court of Kenya. Quotes "The right to employment is a basic human right in modern international jurisprudence and like all fundamental human rights that right must be protected." Riungu v Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya High Court, 25 November 2004. "There is no case that has proceeded and finally determined between the plaintiff and the 4th defendant." Muiri Coffee Estate Ltd v Kenya Commercial Bank, Kenya High Court, 2 November 2009. "The plaintiff would stand to lose greatly if the injunction was not granted." Muiri Coffee Estate Ltd v Kenya Commercial Bank, Kenya High Court, 2 November 2009. "Money borrowed must be repaid and the sooner the better." Bamburi Cement Ltd v Manucan Enterprises Limited & another, Kenya High Court, 18 November 2008. "I have considered the whole record and I find that there was not sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt." Peter Njiru Njagi v Republic, Kenya High Court, 18 July 2006. External links Kenya Law Category:Kenyan women Category:Human rights activists