Effie Owuor: Daring Greatly, Shunning Perfectionism

Lucianna Wambui Thuo ()
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Lucianna Wambui Thuo: Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa (ELGIA)

A chapter in African Women Judges, 2025, pp 131-154 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Justice Effie Owuor, a pragmatist balancing hard work with living fully, has significantly impacted Kenya and Africa through her pioneering legal career and advocacy for women’s and children’s rights. On April 27, 2024, she became the first woman appointed as Chair of the African Union’s fifth Panel of the Wise, which supports the AU Peace and Security Council by promoting peace, security, and development in the continent. Owuor’s achievements include being Kenya’s first female magistrate and judge, fostering greater female representation and legitimacy in the judiciary. Her efforts extend beyond the courtroom, establishing an association for women judges to advocate for women’s rights. This chapter explores Owuor’s journey, driven by resilience and a commitment to human rights, and contextualizes her contributions within the broader scholarship on African women judges. It concludes with recommendations for legal professionals and scholars, drawing lessons from Owuor’s career to inspire future generations to create their own lasting legacies.

Keywords: Pragmatism; Women in leadership; Feminization of judiciary; Women’s rights (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72275-2_6

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