History of Aaron Ringera in Timeline

Aaron Gitonga Ringera is a Kenyan lawyer and former judge who served as the director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). Born in Githongo, Meru, he has played a significant role in Kenya's legal and anti-corruption landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 1950: Aaron Ringera Born

In June 1950, Aaron Gitonga Ringera was born in Githongo, Meru.

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1994: Appointed Judge of the High Court of Kenya

In 1994, Aaron Ringera was appointed as Judge of the High Court of Kenya, marking a transition from his career as a top lawyer to the judicial bench.

March 1999: Appointed Director of KACA

In March 1999, Aaron Ringera became the Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA), taking over from John Harun Mwau.

1999: Appointed Solicitor-General

In 1999, Aaron Ringera was appointed as Solicitor-General by President Daniel arap Moi, succeeding Benjamin Kubo after his retirement.

December 22, 2000: High Court Ruled KACA Unconstitutional

On December 22, 2000, the High Court ruled that the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA) was unconstitutional.

January 2001: Ringera Resigned from KACA

In January 2001, following the High Court's ruling that KACA was unconstitutional, Aaron Ringera resigned from his position as Director of KACA at the request of the Head of Civil Service, Richard Leakey.

2003: Establishment of KACC

In 2003, the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) was established as a successor to the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA).

August 2004: Appointed Director of KACC

In August 2004, Aaron Ringera was appointed as the first Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC), despite opposition from the Liberal Democratic Party. He also retired as a Court of Appeal judge in 2004 as a result of this appointment.

November 2005: Accusation of Death Threats

In November 2005, journalist Michela Wrong alleged in her book that Aaron Ringera issued death threats against John Githongo.

February 2006: Further Accusation of Death Threats

In February 2006, journalist Michela Wrong alleged in her book that Aaron Ringera issued further death threats against John Githongo.

August 31, 2009: Reappointment as KACC Director

On August 31, 2009, Aaron Ringera was reappointed by President Mwai Kibaki for a second five-year term as Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC).

September 30, 2009: Resignation from KACC

On September 30, 2009, Aaron Ringera resigned from his position as Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) after the Kenyan parliament voted against his reappointment. He was then replaced by Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba.

2009: Publication of Our Turn To Eat

In 2009, Michela Wrong published her book, "Our Turn To Eat," accusing Aaron Ringera of issuing death threats against his colleague John Githongo in November 2005 and February 2006.

2014: Appointment to East African Court of Justice

In 2014, Aaron Ringera was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as a Judge of the Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, replacing Justice Philip Tunoi.

November 2021: Appointed to lead FKF Caretaker Committee

In November 2021, Aaron Ringera was appointed to lead a 15-member caretaker committee of the Federation of Kenya Football (FKF) after the federation was disbanded over corruption allegations.

June 2022: End of FKF Caretaker Committee Chairmanship

In June 2022, Aaron Ringera's position as Chairman of the FKF Caretaker Committee came to an end, and he was replaced.

August 2022: Appointed Non-Executive Director of KPLC

In August 2022, Aaron Ringera was appointed as a non-executive Director of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Board of Directors. He had previously been involved in reviewing power purchase agreements.