15 March

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Shanzu Law Courts: Transformation Through a Magistrate’s Eyes

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When she reported at the Shanzu Law Courts three years ago as the head of station, Hon Diana Mochache found that the station had one Magistrate and one court room, commonly referred to as Court 1. There was no courtroom for an additional judicial officer. There was need then to improvise and create a room for use as Court 2. However, the room was too small to accommodate a large number of people. So it could only accommodate the Magistrate, a court clerk, a prosecutor and the accused persons. There was no space for any other person who was interested in...

19 February

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Staff trained on drafting court orders and decrees

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Kabarnet High Court Presiding Judge Edward M.Muriithi speaks with staff on the procedure of drafting and preparation of court orders and decrees. The preparation of court orders and decrees constitute part of their day-to -day duties in the court. Justice Muriithi said the procedures are vital in the expeditious delivery of justice adding that it is important for the court assistants to have them at their finger tips. Deputy Registrar Hon Nerolyne Idagwa was also present during the training. ...

15 February

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Long serving staff celebrated

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Kabarnet law courts staff led by Resident Judge Edward Muriithi celebrated the 61st birthday of the station’s long serving employee, Mr Cyrus Kiambo. Mr Kiambo, an Executive Officer at the station and who is preparing to retire from service, shared his rich experience since joining the institution. Happy birthday Mr Kiambo. We wish you well. ...

04 February

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NCCJR sub-committee on policing meets PRWG

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The Police and Policing Powers Sub-Committee of the National Committee on Criminal Justice Reforms (NCCJR) meeting with the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) to discuss areas of collaboration in the reform of the criminal justice sector legislation. ...

04 February

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CJ inspects service delivery at Nyeri

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Chief Justice David Maraga toured Nyeri Law Courts in October 2018 to inspect delivery of service and renovation of court rooms at the station. During the visit, the CJ held meetings with members of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and media, as well as judicial officers and staff. Some of the issues that were discussed with staff include staff promotions, re-designations, remuneration as well as participation in Judiciary’s decision-making process, among others. The Chief Justice promised to address the issues which he said had also been captured in the Organization Review Report that was to be released soon. He commended them for...

01 February

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Enhanced access to justice at Makindu Law Courts

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Makindu Law Court was established in 1998. It was constructed by members of the public through the “food for work” programme. The residents bought food and used the proceeds to buy bricks and construct the court. Before the construction of the court, litigants used to travel over 125km to Machakos Law Courts to receive court services. Makindu Law Court is one of the four courts in Makueni County. On 31st January 2019, a new modern court in Makindu was opened by the Hon Chief Justice, David Maraga accompanied by the Hon Governor for Makueni Prof. Kivutha Kibwana. This new court was...

30 January

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Judiciary committed to decongesting remands

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Judiciary committed to decongesting remands The Judiciary is committed to implementing programmes and polices that are aimed at fast-tracking cases and decongesting remand facilities. Homa Bay Senior Principal Magistrate Thomas Obutu told Homa Bay GK Prison inmates that the court is keen to fast-track cases that have been pending before the court. He added that it is also keen on reviewing sentences for prisoners who have improved under rehabilitation program as well as for those serving short terms. On case delays, the magistrate said there is now a control on adjournments adding that courts will no longer grant endless adjournments. The team advised remandees who...

16 January

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CJ inspects service delivery at Nyeri

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16 January

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Dispute resolution made easier

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The Judiciary has set up a registry at the Kisumu Law Courts that will handle cases targeted for mediation. The Court Annexed Mediation (CAM) Registry was officially opened by the High Court Principle Judge, Lady Justice Lydia Achode, in an event attended by members of the Judicial Service commission (JSC), Mediation Taskforce, stakeholders, staff and members of the public, among other guests. The registry comes as a relief to the people of Kisumu who now have an alternative mechanism in addition to courts, to solve disputes. Speaking at Kisumu Law Courts, Justice Achode said that the leadership of Kisumu Law Courts wants the cases to...

23 December

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CJ’s MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION

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My fellow countrymen and women, please accept our deepest gratitude for the immense concern you have shown following our accident in Nakuru yesterday. My wife and I, and indeed our entire family, are profoundly touched by your messages of goodwill and prayers for quick recovery. I'm particularly grateful to President Uhuru Kenyatta on whose instructions we were airlifted to Nairobi for further treatment. After thorough investigations, the doctors have confirmed that we suffered only minor injuries and are fine. We’re also touched by the goodwill messages from Deputy President William Ruto and Hon. Raila Odinga who has this morning visited and prayed...

Shanzu Law Courts: Transformation Through a Magistrate’s Eyes

Staff trained on drafting court orders and decrees

Long serving staff celebrated

NCCJR sub-committee on policing meets PRWG

CJ inspects service delivery at Nyeri

Enhanced access to justice at Makindu Law Courts

Judiciary committed to decongesting remands

CJ inspects service delivery at Nyeri

Dispute resolution made easier

CJ’s MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION

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