Author: Admin

The Judiciary > Articles posted by Admin (Page 2)

JUDICIARY EMBARKS ON TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN AUTOMATION

JUDICIARY EMBARKS ON TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN AUTOMATION. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, has officially launched a pivotal training exercise for Registrars and Judiciary staff on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, dubbed Jumuika. The move is aimed at connecting all administrative units into one digital ecosystem, with a view to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery across all court stations and directorates. Speaking during the opening session, the Chief Registrar emphasized that training is not merely procedural but foundational to the success of any technological system. “A good system only works if its users are confident and capable. This training...

Continue reading

CRJ reiterates Judiciary’s commitment to breaking barriers that hinder access to justice

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya has reiterated the Judiciary’s commitment in breaking barriers that deny access to justice. In remarks made on her behalf by DCRJ Paul Ndemo during a two-day Tribunals Open Day at the Milimani Law Courts the CRJ said that Tribunals were among the initiatives instituted in the Judiciary that are aimed to enhance access to justice for all. She observed that Tribunals are currently handling 14,522 active cases and this current financial year alone has seen the filing of over 10,000 new cases. Tribunals Registrar, Ann Asugah noted that Tribunals have become an integral...

Continue reading

Legal fraternity commemorates lives of departed senior counsel

Nairobi. Friday, September 5, 2025. Legal fraternity commemorates lives of departed senior counsel The legal fraternity led by Chief Justice Martha Koome commemorated the life and legacy of three departed Senior Counsel during special closing of files proceedings held at Milimani Law Courts. The late Senior Counsel Simani Sangale, Kenneth Alison Fraser and Judy Thongori were honoured for the contributions they made to the legal profession during their lifetime as distinguished law practitioners. Chief Justice Martha Koome who presided over the bench comprising of Court of Appeal Judge Grace Ngenye, ELC Presiding Judge Oscar Angote, ELRC Principal Judge Byram Ongaya and High Court...

Continue reading

242 new advocates take their oaths before Chief Justice Martha Koome at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi.

242 new advocates took their oaths before Chief Justice Martha Koome at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi. "Each new advocate we admit represents the future of the legal profession, the vitality of the rule of law, and the strength of our democracy. You are not just joining a career; you are stepping into a constitutional role; a responsibility deeply tied to the destiny of our nation." Chief Justice Martha Koome.   [gallery size="medium" ids="36914,36915,36916,36917,36918,36919,36920,36921,36922,36923,36924,36925,36926"]...

Continue reading

Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests members sworn in

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS, today presided over the swearing-in of members of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. In her remarks, the CRJ noted that the establishment of the Panel is a powerful statement that the Constitution is alive and responsive to the needs of Kenyans. She emphasized that the compensation process will serve as one of the clearest reassurances to citizens that the rights guaranteed under the Constitution are not abstract promises but binding obligations that must be respected, protected, and fulfilled. Hon. Mokaya observed that while...

Continue reading

CJ Koome terms the Constitution a transformative governance framework

Nairobi, Kenya – August 27, 2025 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the transformative power of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, describing it as a catalyst for good governance, social justice, human rights, equality, and accountability. Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Constitution—commemorated during a Katiba Day event convened by the Nation Media Group—CJ Koome said the 2010 Constitution marked a turning point for the Judiciary. It entrenched judicial independence, redefined accountability, and placed access to justice at the core of Kenya’s justice system. “Fifteen years later, we can look back with pride at the distance we have travelled, while...

Continue reading

CJ Koome Roots for AJS to Resolve Long Running Land Disputes

CJ Koome Roots for AJS to Resolve Long Running Land Disputes Alternative Justice System (AJS) has proved to be an effective, restorative, and humane way of resolving long running land disputes, especially those that have piled in court for years. Speaking during the launch of the Mombasa Alternative Justice Systems Centre, County Action Plan and Model, Chief Justice Martha Koome termed AJS a ‘community healer,’ stressing that it yields wholesome justice that promotes peace and social cohesion. She urged the Mombasa community to utilize AJS to resolve some of the long running land disputes in courts. ”Land disputes account for a majority of...

Continue reading

Joint Forum of The Judiciary And The National Assembly

The Judiciary and the National Assembly convened in Mombasa on Friday, 22nd August 2025, for a landmark Joint Forum under the theme “Social Transformation through Institutional Comity.” The Forum brought together leaders of the two Arms of government, senior State officers, and experts to reflect on the constitutional relationship between Parliament and the Judiciary, and to chart pathways for strengthening Kenya’s democracy and governance through collaborative constitutionalism between the two State Organs. The Forum was officially opened by Hon. Justice Martha Koome, EGH, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, and Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula,EGH, MP, Speaker...

Continue reading

CJ Koome Roots for AJS to Resolve Long Running Land Disputes

Alternative Justice System (AJS) has proved to be an effective, restorative, and humane way of resolving long running land disputes, especially those that have piled in court for years. Speaking during the launch of the Mombasa Alternative Justice Systems Centre, County Action Plan and Model, Chief Justice Martha Koome termed AJS a ‘community healer,’ stressing that it yields wholesome justice that promotes peace and social cohesion. She urged the Mombasa community to utilize AJS to resolve some of the long running land disputes in courts. ”Land disputes account for a majority of court cases,” she said, adding that “the AJS model provides...

Continue reading

“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome.

“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern over the rising wave of cyberattacks directed at the Kenyan Judiciary and the serious threats these attacks pose to judicial independence. Speaking while officially opening the 2025 Judges Colloquium themed 'Digital Transformation, Technology and Law – Tech Justice,’ Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that despite ICT’s profound benefits in enhancing access to justice, technology has also come with its darker side, which poses a real and present threat to judicial independence. The CJ particularly observed that social...

Continue reading

Accessibility Tools

Skip to content