The hearing of the BBI case at Supreme Court in Nairobi that kicked-off on Tuesday 18, ended today. The 7-judge bench that heard the case comprised of Justices Martha Koome (CJ), Philomena Mwilu (DCJ), Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndungu, Ibrahim Mohammed, Isaac Lenaola and William Ouko.nn nnnn ...
Continue readingChief Justice Martha Koome wants new magistrates to be the defenders of the “no adjournment” policy that is geared towards ensuring that matters are heard to conclusion once set down for hearing.nnThe CJ said the Judiciary was moving from an era when the pace of movement of cases was left to the dictates of advocates and litigants.nnShe also called on the officers to adopt “active case management” which she said is important to improve Judiciary’s performance.nn“It is now expected that once pleadings are closed, judicial officers and registry staff should ensure that a file is not left idle in the...
Continue readingNewly recruited magistrates undergo induction at a Nairobi hotel. The induction was conducted by Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA) with the support of the US Department of Justice.nn nn nn nn ...
Continue readingChief Justice Martha Koome today presided over the swearing-in of Amb Anthony M. Muchiri as the new chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The CJ also swore in Ms Caroline Naikena Lentupuru & Mr Thomas Okoth Koyier as members of the National Gender & Equality Commission. Present at both ceremonies was the Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs & Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Prof Margaret Kobia, PSC and NGEC members and other senior officials. The Oaths were administered by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi.nn nn nn ...
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