Renowned human rights lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee is dead

Renowned human rights lawyer and senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee is dead.

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.

"Quite saddened to learn that my senior, senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee has passed-on! A quintessential advocate who presented the best in court advocacy. Rest in power senior!," lawyer and Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said.

Dr Roseline Akombe mourned Nowrojee as a brilliant legal mind who argued his cases in Court with eloquence and humor.

"As a fighter for human rights and good governance, a Pan-Africanist, a scholar and a writer, he leaves behind a rich legacy that we must emulate.

I fondly remember his powerful speech in Atlanta, Georgia where he stood firmly with the GenZs in their revolution. Rest in Peace, Comrade," she said.