Justice William Ouko is the former President of the Court of Appeal of Kenya. He was elected by his colleagues on 9th March, 2018 to replace the Hon. Justice Paul Kihara Kariuki, whose term had come to an end and was subsequently appointed the Attorney General of Kenya. Currently he is an associate Judge in the Supreme Court.
Born on 21st November 1962, Mr. Justice Ouko joined the judicial service in 1987 as District Magistrate II (Professional) rising to become a Deputy Registrar of the High Court in 1989. Later in 1997, he was promoted to serve as the first Chief Court Administrator of the Judiciary.