Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola is now facing fresh demands for removal from office over gross misconduct tied to the estate of the late John Keen. Victoria Naishorua Keen, the daughter of the deceased, has filed a detailed petition before the Judicial Service Commission accusing Lenaola of abusing his role as a trustee of the estate between 2017 and November 2020.
She wants him removed from the Supreme Court through JSC Petition No.52 of 2025According to her sworn affidavit dated 19th May 2025 and filed by Murgor & Murgor Advocates, Lenaola is the first respondent in a scheme that she says defrauded her father’s estate.
She claims he used his legal position for personal benefit and conspired with others to control and misuse the multi-billion-shilling inheritance. In paragraph 276 of her affidavit, she clearly states that his conduct as a professional executor amounts to gross misconduct that warrants his removal. She has also annexed the petition letter dated 8th April 2025 and supporting documents to support her claimsThe JSC has officially acknowledged receiving the petition.
In an email dated 17th April 2025, the JSC Secretariat confirmed to Murgor & Murgor Advocates that the matter had been assigned as Petition No.52 of 2025. Lenaola has been notified and is now expected to respond.
The petition highlights how Lenaola allegedly interfered with the distribution of the estate by acting as a trustee despite being a sitting judge. This created a conflict of interest and exposed the judiciary to questions of bias and manipulation.
The estate of John Keen, a former veteran politician, is said to be worth billions. Victoria alleges that Lenaola and other respondents started fraudulent dealings even before her father died.
She claims this was a well-planned scheme to take over company shares, land, and assets meant for family members.
Victoria also mentions that previous lawyers had trouble accessing company records at the Business Registration Services, suggesting deliberate obstruction. She now believes this was part of a wider cover-up by those involved. With new legal counsel, she says they’ve gathered enough evidence to expose what happened and demand full accountability.
The weight of this petition cannot be ignored. Lenaola is not just any judge, he sits at the highest court in Kenya. His role demands the highest levels of trust, fairness, and independence. This case now questions whether he ever upheld those values while managing a private estate for personal gain.
The JSC is under pressure to act quickly. A delay or failure to form a tribunal will send the wrong message to Kenyans.
This is not the first time Lenaola has been named in petitions. While previous ones were dismissed or blocked, this new case brings specific facts, official correspondence, and a clear timeline of events.
Victoria’s affidavit and attachments show a trail of alleged abuse of power that lasted over three years.
If the JSC fails to act, it risks weakening public confidence in the entire judiciary. Judges cannot act as private estate managers while holding office.
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