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IMPACT OF JUDICIARY BUDGET CUT

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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...

21 August

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African Judicial Network on Environmental Law to be hosted in Kenya

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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...

21 August

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CJ Maraga constitutes five-judge-bench

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August 15, 2018 CONSTITUTION OF FIVE-JUDGE BENCH Chief Justice David Maraga has today, August 15, 2018, constituted the following five-judge-bench Hon Lady Justice Lydia Achode (Presiding) Hon Justice (Prof) Joel Ngugi Hon Lady Justice Pauline Nyamweya Hon Justice Eric Ogola Hon Justice Antony Mrima to hear the matter below: REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MOMBASA CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO. 159 OF 2018 IN THE MATTER OF: CONTRAVENTION AND THREATENED CONTRAVENTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ENSHRINED UNDER ARTICLES 6, 10, 43(1), 55, 174 & 186 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA AND IN THE MATTER OF: DEFENCE OF THE CONSTITUTION...

13 August

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The Judiciary Museum of Kenya

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The Judiciary Museum of Kenya, located in the Eastern wing of the Supreme Court Building basement, opened its doors to the public in June 2016. The facility, one of its kind in East Africa and beyond, showcases the rich history of the Judiciary. It features key documents and objects of great judicial heritage value. The Judiciary Museum of Kenya idea, was inspired by the need to open up the Judiciary to the public, in line with Pillar 1 of the Judiciary Transformation Framework (JTF) on People-Centeredness and Public Engagement. It aims to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the evolution of legal...

13 August

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Lady Justice Maureen Onyango, Former Principal Judge, ELRC

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LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO, ELRC Lady Justice Maureen Onyango is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 20 years’ experience in the legal profession. She holds a Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law. She practiced for two years before venturing into corporate world working as Chief Legal Officer at the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA), Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and thereafter, at the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). Justice Onyango practiced in the former Industrial Court for more than 12 years and has...

13 August

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Know Your Tribunal

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The HIV and AIDS Tribunal was created through an Act of Parliament, “The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 2006 (HAPCA),” to reduce stigma and discrimination, enhance access to justice for People Living with and Affected by HIV in a judicially transformative environment. Its main role is to adjudicate disputes arising out of matters relating to HIV and AIDS as envisaged by the Act and the administration and enforcement of the Act. The Tribunal was officially launched in June, 2011, and in Executive Order No. 2 of July 2013, the Tribunal was anchored as a Semi- Autonomous Government Agency in...

07 August

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Did You Know?

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That the Supreme Court Building was designed by Sir Herbert John Baker in 1929 who also designed the City Hall and Nairobi School? That the Supreme Court foundation stone was laid by Sir Edward Grigg, Governor of Kenya Colony on July 7, 1930? That after independence, the Provincial Headquarters and the Inland Revenue Office housed in the building, were moved to old Jogoo House, then the building was renamed ‘the High Court’? That the Supreme Court building was gazetted as a National Monument on the December 1, 1995? The after the promulgation of the Constitution 2010, the building’s name...

02 August

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JSC picks SRC representative and Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

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MONDAY, July 23, 2018 The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has completed interviews and selected Ms Jacqueline Manani to represent JSC in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission for a fixed term of six years. This is a full time position. Further, the Commission after competitive recruitment, has picked Mr Paul Ndemo for the position of Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary. Ms Manani, who has 16 years of experience, worked as the Director of Legal Services/Chief Commission Counsel at the Public Service Commission. Prior, she served as an Assisting Counsel to the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board and earlier worked as a Senior Legal...

02 August

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Vihiga Law Courts CUC members benefit from a case management training

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Vihiga Law Courts CUC members get training on case management, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure rules. Judge Fred Ochieng was among the facilitators during the one-day workshop held in Kisumu. Kisumu Presiding Justice Fred Ochieng is joined by members of the Vihiga Law Courts CUC members during a case management training in Kisumu....

02 August

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Commercial Division meets the International Trademark Association

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Commercial and Tax Division of Milimani meets the International Trademark Association Judges of the Commercial and Tax Division held a meeting with a delegation from the International Trademark Association (INTA). The meeting held at Milimani Law Courts focused on Intellectual Property rights and how the Judiciary can harness the research and knowledge of INTA on this distinctive area of law. Led by the Division’s Presiding Judge Mary Kasango, the judges welcomed the collaboration between the Commercial Division and the International Trademark Association on this specialised subject of law that is ever evolving and requires continuous enhancement of knowledge. The International Trademark Association led by...

IMPACT OF JUDICIARY BUDGET CUT

African Judicial Network on Environmental Law to be hosted in Kenya

CJ Maraga constitutes five-judge-bench

The Judiciary Museum of Kenya

Lady Justice Maureen Onyango, Former Principal Judge, ELRC

Know Your Tribunal

Did You Know?

JSC picks SRC representative and Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

Vihiga Law Courts CUC members benefit from a case management training

Commercial Division meets the International Trademark Association

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