Editor's Review

One would think that since the former CJ was a student of the law and an epitome of lawyers in the country, his children would be the same. In the case of Al Amin, the apple fell in another continent.


Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga is famed for his defence of human rights and his role as CJ between 2011 and 2016. 

However, little is known of the former Chief Justice's family. Just like many other prominent figures in the country, he has managed to keep his family away from the glitz and glare that comes with public office.

Mutunga is a father of four. The most popular of them are Wallimohammed 'Al-Amin' Mohammed and Shamilla Mutunga.


File image of Ex-CJ Willy Mutunga. |Photo| Courtesy|

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In this segment Nairobileo.co.ke takes a look at Al-Amin Mutunga whom the former CJ named after his best friend the late Al-Amin Mazrui, who was an internationally acclaimed academic and author.

One would think that since the former CJ was a student of the law and an epitome of lawyers in the country, his children would be the same. In the case of Al Amin, the apple fell in another continent.

From a young age, his interests were in videography and photography.

CJ Mutnunga allowed his children to pursue their dreams and in so doing, Al Amin attended Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and attained a degree in Business and Information technology.

After completing his studies, he began his work at at the non-profit Pawa 254 as a videographer.

Al Amin has over the years established himself as a master at his art.

When Canon Europe organised a workshop in Kenya led by renowned photojournalist and Canon Master Gary Knight, Al Amin was amongst the panellists mandated with selecting the workshop participants.

His work has made it to some of the most renowned publications in the country including newspaper Daily Nation.

Al Amin uses Instagram to showcase some of his craft, and goes by the handle Chief_Mohazzie. He has taken pictures in Kenya, and also in other countries including Uganda and Zimbabwe.

According to his Behance profile, a platform for creatives to showcase their work portfolio, he speaks four languages; proficient in English and Swahili and an intermediate speaker in French and Arabic.