Nairobi, March 27 -- The African Female Leader of the Year 2023 Award to Chief Justice Martha Koome on March 15 was definitely a reason for celebration among gender equality enthusiasts, coming as it does for the first woman to occupy the topmost judicial position in Kenya.

Reasons cited for giving Ms Koome the award include her pioneering occupation of the chief justice office, improvement of access to justice, promotion of gender equality within the legal system and putting in place reforms to strengthen the rule of law in Kenya.

That this award is given to inspiring individuals who have "contributed significantly to the continent's advancement.and positively transforming the continent's image on the global stage" invites a look at Ms...