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Author: Lilian Mueni

The Judiciary > Articles posted by Lilian Mueni
22 September
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Candle Lighting Ceremony in Honour of the late Justice Fredrick Ochieng’

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President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Daniel Musinga, led Judges of the Court of Appeal, Judicial Officers, and members of staff in a solemn candle-lighting ceremony in honour of the late Hon. Justice Fred Ochieng. During the ceremony, Justice Musinga described the candles as symbols — representing life, wisdom, justice pursued with integrity, and a spirit that continues to shine even in absence. “As the flame rises,” he said, “may it remind us of the Hon. Judge’s unwavering commitment to fairness, truth, and the rule of law. Though his earthly journey has ended, his legacy continues to inspire us. We who...

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15 September
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CJ Koome calls for a whole-of-society approach to eliminating child labour

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for a whole-of-society approach to eliminate child labour in the Kenya. The CJ underscored the need for collaboration across institutions noting that while the Judiciary plays a critical role, it cannot achieve this goal alone. Speaking during the official opening of the Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium (ELRASE III), themed “Elimination of All Forms of Child Labour and Access to Justice,” Justice Koome emphasized that eliminating child labour demands a whole-of-society approach. She called on Parliament to strengthen and update legal protections, the Executive to implement effective policies and allocate resources, the private sector to...

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03 September
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JUDICIARY UNDERTAKES PRISON DECONGESTION EXERCISE

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The Judiciary, in collaboration with the Prisons and Correctional Services, is undertaking a nationwide prison decongestion exercise. This initiative aims to ensure that the criminal justice system upholds the principles of justice, humanity, and rehabilitation. Speaking during an inaugural visit to Garissa G.K. Prison where 18 prisoners were released to continue their sentences through community service, Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that the criminal justice system has undergone significant transformation over the years. She highlighted the shift from a punitive model of incarceration to a more progressive approach focused on rehabilitation, reintegration, and restoring dignity. “We are moving away from the old...

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02 September
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CJ Koome Launches Al-Islaah Alternative Justice Centre in Garissa

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially launched the Garissa County Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) County Action Plan, the Garissa AJS Model, and the Al-Islaah Justice Centre, marking a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s efforts to promote community-based dispute resolution. Speaking during the event, CJ Koome highlighted that the Al-Islaah Justice Centre will serve not only as a hub for resolving disputes but also as a powerful cultural symbol of peace, dialogue, and unity. “The term Al-Islaah, meaning ‘reconciliation’ in Arabic, captures the spirit of this centre. It will be a place where the wisdom of elders, the moral authority of religious leaders,...

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17 July
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Chief Justice Presides Over Swearing-In of IEBC Chairperson and Six Commissioners

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Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairperson and six newly appointed members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at the Supreme Court.Erastus Edung Ethekon took the oath of office as the Chairperson of the Commission. The six commissioners sworn in were Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdalla.In her remarks during the ceremony, CJ Koome emphasized the weight of the responsibility now entrusted to the Commissioners, noting that they bear the sacred duty of safeguarding one of the most fundamental rights enshrined...

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30 June
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DCRJ Presides over the swearing in of tribunal chairpersons and members

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Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo presided over the swearing in of Chairpersons and Members of the Sports Disputes Tribunal, Tax Appeals Tribunal, Land Acquisition Tribunal and the Water Tribunal. The oaths were administered by Ann Asugah, Registrar Tribunal. The Chairpersons and members included: 1. Sports Dispute Tribunal Benard Murunga Wafula- Chairperson 2. Tax Appeals Tribunal Robert Mugambi Mutuma-Chairperson •Dominic Kipkemoi Rono-Member •Mweso Sichale-Member •Jimmy Musembi Malla-Member •Caroline Namalwa Wesonga-Member •Billy Graham Okumu Mijungu-Member •Ms. Mary Mwathi Kitonga-Secretary 3. Water Tribunal Maxwel Owuor Miyawa- Chairperson •Eng. Ayora Ondieki Dominic-Member •Eng. George Phillip Oyamo Othieno-Member •Abdi Ali Mohamed-Member •Amos Ndunda Mutuku-Member 4. Land Acquisition Tribunal •Ruth Okal- Member +26 ...

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27 June
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DCJ Mwilu Urges Heads of Stations to Enhance Supervision of Registry Operations

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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has called on Heads of Court Stations to strengthen the supervision of registry operations to boost court efficiency and service delivery. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 12th Annual Heads of Station Forum in Makueni, DCJ Mwilu stressed that the productivity of any court is closely tied to the efficiency of its registry. “No matter how competent and industrious a judge or judicial officer may be, if the registry is inefficient for whatever reason, that court will also be unproductive,” she stated. She commended this year’s forum for focusing on registry operations, describing it as a...

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24 June
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CJ Koome Launches Mahakama Popote Guidelines to Boost Access to Justice

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Makueni, Kenya – June 24, 2025 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched Mahakama Popote Guidelines, a set of protocols governing the Judiciary’s virtual case management system that enables judicial officers to handle matters across regions using technology. The Mahakama Popote program has been implemented in the Magistrates Courts—an innovative initiative designed to optimize the deployment of judicial officers and enhance service delivery across the country. This program allows judicial officers to handle cases regardless of the court station in which they were filed, thereby making use of available human capital more efficiently. Speaking during the opening of the 12th Annual Heads...

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08 May
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Tax Appeals Tribunal Case Digest launched

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The Tax Appeals Tribunal has launched a Case Law Digest on judicial decisions on tax appeals. The Digest is a comprehensive compilation of cases designed to provide an invaluable resource for legal professionals, tax consultants, students, and anyone with an interest in tax law. In a speech read on her behalf by High Court Commercial and Tax Division Judge, Hon Josephine Mongare, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu said that the Digest is a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s efforts to build a strong, predictable, and accessible body of tax jurisprudence. “As you all know, tax law is one of the most technical...

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