William Ouko: A down-to-earth judge who loves music, books Friday May 07 2021 By SAM KIPLAGAT Summary If confirmed to join the Supreme Court, Justice William Ouko will become the first judicial officer to rise from the lower rank of a district magistrate to the country’s top court. The 60-year-old judge, who is described by colleagues as humble and team player, joined the Judiciary in 1987 as a district magistrate II. He then rose to the position of deputy registrar, senior deputy, principal and later the Registrar of the High Court where he served for two years before he was appointed a judge in 2004.