Justice Jessie Lesiit, the judge hearing the case against journalist Jacque Maribe, is now a household name thanks to the high-profile cases that she has handled.
Lesiit has had a long career hearing cases ranging from the shocking to the downright bizarre.
She served as a Meru Resident Judge before climbing the ladder to the High Court.
Those who have appeared before her know her to be a tough, no-nonsense judge.
In court, she projects a solemn demeanor, sending the message that court proceedings are serious business.
High-profile cases that she has handled include the murder case in which Ruth Kamande, a beauty queen, was implicated in the murder of her boyfriend.
She is also the judge hearing the murder charges leveled against Migori County Governor Okoth Obado.
Her intellectual capacity and grasp of legal issues has seen her given other responsibilities including leading the 2017 Stakeholders conference on implementation of bail and bond policy guidelines.
According to Lawyer Cliff Ombetta, many lawyers fear her because of her toughness.
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