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Official Opening of the Kigumo Court

The Chief Justice David Maranga officially opened the Kigumo Law Court jointly with members of the local community in Muranga County on 1st of November. The new Law Court now replaces the previous dilapidated buildings which had existed from 1917.The new building consists of three court rooms, three chambers, and registries for each division and separate holding facilities for men, women and juveniles complete with toilets, library for judicial officers and advocates together with a lounge. Kigumo Law Court case load is over 2000 cases per year, shared between three magistrates. They have a case clearance rate of 100% which means...

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Communications & Multimedia Appeals Tribunal members take Oath

Two members of the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal today took Oath of Office at Supreme Court, Nairobi. Those who were sworn in are: Mr Mbesa Malombe & Ms Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u. Mr Victor Buziba Nzomo was also sworn in as member of the Competent Authority. The function was presided over by the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo. The oaths were administered by acting Registrar of Tribunals Anne Asugah.            ...

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IMPACT OF JUDICIARY BUDGET CUT

IMPACT OF JUDICIARY BUDGET CUT. By Shikhutuli Namusyule and Lilian Mueni The Constitution of Kenya 2010 gave the impetus to reform and restructuring of the country’s justice sector. This was aimed at ensuring that the Judiciary plays a key role in advancing and stabilising our democracy.   Besides the Constitutional imperative to deliver efficient service, the public demanded an efficient, effective and responsive institution. The Judiciary, being a key player in the Justice System, embarked on a transformation path that has seen it reform the way justice is delivered to the people and restore public faith and confidence.   A lot has gone into this process...

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African Judicial Network on Environmental Law to be hosted in Kenya

FRIDAY, August 03, 2018 Leaders of African judiciaries meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, today resolved to have the African Judicial Network on Environmental Law hosted by Kenya. The country will also host the next regional Symposium on Greening the Judiciaries in Africa, an initiative supported by United Nations Environment Programme. It is scheduled to take place in 2020. Chief Justice David Maraga told participants at the end of the conference that Kenya was delighted to host the next meeting and said he hoped it would be "even bigger than this one," referring to the Maputo meeting where more than 20 Chief Justices attended. Presidents of...

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