Tom Ojienda
Recorded incumbent · Kisumu / Kisumu / All Wards
At a glance
Recorded current position: Senator
Aspirant sought seat: Not listed on this office record (see interactive profile for any separate campaign)
County: Kisumu · Constituency: Kisumu · Ward: All Wards
Party: Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
Record updated: 2026-05-16 (record update, not independent verification).
Last verified: Not recorded.
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Biography
King's College London, University of London Diploma in French - Diplôme de Langue Française Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) Truth Justice & Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
Education
Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) — University of South Africa (2006–2010); Masters of Laws (LL.M.) — King's College London, University of London (1993–1994); Postgraduate Diploma in Law (ATP) — Kenya School of Law (1992–1993); Diploma in French - Diplôme de Langue Française — Alliance Française de Paris (1992–1992); Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) — University of Nairobi (1988–1992); Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) — Machakos School (1986–1987); Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) — Machakos School (1981–1985)
Professional experience
Managing Partner at Prof. Tom Ojienda & Associates (2012–Present); Associate Professor of Public Law at Moi University, School of Law (2010–2022); Commissioner at Judicial Service Commission (JSC) (2014–2019); Commissioner at Truth Justice & Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) (2009–2013); Council Member at International Bar Association (IBA) (2006–2014); Vice President & Financial Secretary at Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) (2006–2014); Chairman at Land Acquisition Compensation Tribunal (2008–2012); Member at National Environment Tribunal (2008–2009); Member, Research Board of Advisors at American Biographical Institute (2006–Present); President at East Africa Law Society (EALS) (2006–2008); Vice President at East Africa Law Society (EALS) (2005–2007); Chairman (President) at Law Society of Kenya (LSK) (2005–2007); Council Member at Council of Legal Education (CLE) (2003–2005); Board Member at Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) (2002–2004); Board Member at Public Law Institute (2001–2003); Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer at Moi University, School of Law (1997–2009); Managing Partner at Odhiambo & Odhiambo Advocates (1994–Present)
Political experience
• 2022–present: Senator, Kisumu County (ODM / Azimio Coalition)
Sources
https://parliament.go.ke/the-senate/sen-prof-tom-odhiambo-ojienda-sc-mp
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