Senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee is dead
Nowrojee passed away on Saturday morning in the US at the age of 84.
2d agoMAGDALINE SAYARealtime
People Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has paid tribute to the late Pheroze Nowrojee, describing him as a humble, amiable, and selfless patriot whose legacy in the legal and human rights space will endure for generations.
In a heartfelt message, Karua recalled her personal and professional encounters with Nowrojee, crediting him for offering wise counsel during her legal work in Uganda and in Kenya, including in the high-profile abduction case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
“From his wise counsel in my work in Uganda as well as in Kenya on the abduction case filed by @lsk_nbi — Pheroze was humble, amiable, and a selfless patriot,” Karua said.
Nowrojee passed away on Saturday morning in the US at the age of 84.
Pheroze was a stalwart of the legal and human rights movement in Kenya, including serving as the NCEC Convener and Spokesperson.
He has been described as a gentle giant and a defender of democracy, justice, and liberation.
He was, till his death, the Chair of the Asian African Heritage Trust which has played a very significant role in advancing Kenya's position and progress in diplomacy, peace, friendship and education worldwide.
His colleagues in the legal fraternity have mourned Nowrojee as a man who presented the best in court advocacy.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo described Nowrojee as a man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedication to Justice.
"Our hearts sink today, for we have lost one of the greatest to have ever done it. As we honour this bastion of constitutionalism, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and every person whose life he touched. May Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee rest in eternal peace," Odhiambo said.
Dr Roseline Akombe mourned Nowrojee as a brilliant legal mind who argued his cases in Court with eloquence and humor.
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