Justice Smokin Wanjala hospitalized for swine flu in India

Supreme Court Judge Justice Smokin Wanjala. PHOTO | RMS

Justice Smokin Wanjala infected by Swine Flu in India. He went to India for judges conference. Chief Justice David Maraga confirmed the reports and wished his colleague quick recovery on a twitter post.


The Supreme Court Judge was admitted in an Indian Hospital. He is still undergoing treatment for the H1N1 (swine flu).


“It also affected 6 Indian Supreme Court Judges. The Judge is making great progress and maybe discharged today. Wish him a speedy recovery,” the CJ said on Twitter.


The News that Justice Wanjala was ill appeared after Delhi-based lawyer posted a message on his social media page on Tuesday.


“Kenya Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjiwala is admitted in Apollo, He attended an International conference in SC on 22 February & he is H1N1 positive. 6 Judges of Supreme Court of India are also reported H1N1 positive today. Any Connection?” Prashant Patel said on Twitter.


“One judge, Sanjiv Khanna, arrived at the court wearing a mask,” IANS, a local news agency, reported.


It is said to be transmitted through unprotected coughs and sneezes.