Court of appeal judge Martha Koome feted by the United Nations Kenya for advocating for child rights on October 28, 2020. [courtesy,Standard]Court of Appeal judge Martha Koome has been feted by the United Nations for her advocacy for the rights of children in conflict with the law as well as victims. The appellate judge received the UN Kenya Person of the Year Award 2020 runners up award. The accolade was her recognition for chairing the National Committee on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Special Taskforce on children matters that highlighted the plight of children in the justice system. Lady Justice Koome who was appointed High Court judge in 2003 after 15 years of practice, served as chairperson of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) between 1999 and 2003.

Source: Standard Digital October 28, 2020 16:31 UTC