Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola was on Thursday, February 29 elected Vice President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone.
While announcing his election, the Judiciary, in its statement, noted the jury's wealth of experience and dedication to justice made him a fitting choice for the prestigious role.
"We are delighted to announce that Honorable Justice Isaac Lenaola of Kenya was today, Thursday, February 29, elected unanimously as the Vice President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone at the Court's Plenary held in Freetown, Sierra Leone," Judiciary announced.
He is set to deputise Justice Richard Lussick of Samoa who was elected President of the court for a two-year term.
The Residual Special Court for Sierra is an ad hoc court and the successor to the Special Court for Sierra Leone, whose mandate includes witness protection and support.
Lenaola will also be obliged to manage Sierra Leone government's requests for evidence and information to support investigations, prosecutions, forfeiture proceedings and asylum cases.
The seasoned judge will also preside over supervision of prison sentences, pardons, commutations and early releases.
"The supervision of the enforcement of sentences is a continuing obligation that may extend until 2055," read part of a statement by the Judiciary.
'This supervision includes inspection of the conditions of imprisonment, as well as tracking of time served and dates of release, including early release, pardon or commutation," the statement further read.
Justice Lenaola is a highly regarded judge who joined the Judicial service in 2003 and has worked as Resident Judge in several High Courts.
Lenaola also worked as commissioner at the Judicial Service Commission and as a member in the Judicial Training Institute.
He has also served as Chairman of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association, and as Treasurer of the East African Magistrates and Judges Association until his appointment as a Supreme Court judge in 2016.
