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PJ ERLC launches Employment and Labour Relations Court Sub-Registry in Narok.

Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), Justice Monica Mbaru, has officially launched the Employment and Labour Relations Court Sub-Registry in Narok. The new sub-registry is expected to serve residents of Narok County and neighbouring regions, who previously had to travel to Nakuru to file employment and labour-related cases. Speaking during the launch, Justice Mbaru reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to effective and efficient service delivery, the promotion of integrity, and the realization of the Judiciary’s blueprint of Social Transformation through Access to Justice. She noted that the establishment of the Narok Sub-Registry marks a significant step towards ensuring that...

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CJ calls for people-centred justice systems as Africa’s judicial leaders convene in Nairobi to take stock of the state of ADR in African judiciaries

CJ calls for people-centred justice systems as Africa’s judicial leaders convene in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya, 19 June 2026 – Chief Justice Martha Koome, has called for the transformation of Africa's justice systems to become more accessible, inclusive, responsive and people-centred. Speaking during the official opening of the 3rd Africa Chief Justices' Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Forum in Nairobi, Chief Justice Koome emphasized the importance of strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and alternative justice systems to complement formal court processes and expand access to justice for millions of Africans. "We gather at a time when access to justice remains one of the defining challenges...

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CJ Koome Calls on African Judiciaries to Broaden Understanding of Justice Outcomes

Embu. News Release. June 18, 2026. CJ Koome Calls on African Judiciaries to Broaden Understanding of Justice Outcomes Leaders of African judiciaries have been urged to broaden their understanding of justice outcomes by remaining firmly committed to African justice mechanisms and the principle of Ubuntu in order to transform the delivery of justice across the continent. Speaking during the official opening of the 4th National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in Kenya at University of Embu, Chief Justice Martha Koome underscored the growing recognition that the future of justice in Africa must be rooted not only in strong institutions but also in...

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Justice Ngugi advocates for change in the way justice is measured

News Release. Embu. Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Justice Ngugi advocates for change in the way justice is measured Justice Joel Ngugi has called for a fundamental shift in measuring justice, noting that for too long, justice institutions have assessed success using narrow metrics. Speaking during a national forum on Alternative Justice Systems in Kenya held in Embu themed "Data-Driven Pathways for People-Centered Justice", the judge emphasized the need to move beyond simply counting cases and instead focus on measuring justice outcomes and their impact on people's lives. “Justice is not only about determining who is right and who is wrong. Sometimes it...

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Judiciary Launches Tribunal Shared Services in Nyeri

The Judiciary has launched Tribunal Shared Services in Nyeri aimed at enhancing access to justice and strengthening tribunal services across the country. Speaking during the launch, Judicial Service Commissioner Hon. Jacqueline Ingutiah said the Tribunal Shared Services is designed to serve not only host towns but also the wider surrounding regions. She noted that the initiative reflects a practical, people-centred approach made possible through institutional collaboration in service to the public. Commissioner Ingutiah revealed that in the last three quarters alone, more than 10,296 matters were filed across the 27 tribunals, while 10,699 cases were concluded, demonstrating growing public confidence and strong...

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CJ Koome urges new advocates to bridge Kenya’s justice gap

News Editors NEWS RELEASE – NAIROBI. Monday, May 25, 2026. CJ Koome urges new advocates to bridge Kenya’s justice gap Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged newly admitted advocates to use their legal training to expand access to justice and uphold integrity in the legal profession. Speaking during the admission of newly qualified lawyers to the Roll of Advocates, CJ Koome urged the lawyers to use their legal training to uplift society, defend constitutional values, and expand access to justice for all by helping bridge the justice gap and extending legal services to ordinary Kenyans, especially the indigent, vulnerable, and marginalised. Further, the CJ...

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Embrace technology without losing sight of the human aspect of Justice

Justice Maureen Odero has urged chairpersons and members of tribunals to embrace technology without losing sight of the human aspect of justice, emphasizing that justice is not merely a digital process but a moral and constitutional duty grounded in fairness, dignity, integrity and public confidence. Speaking during the official opening of the Tribunal Symposium themed “Sustaining Transformation in Tribunals: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Innovation and Access to Justice through Alternative Justice Systems (AJS)”, Justice Odero said technology should remain an enabler of justice rather than a substitute for judicial wisdom, human empathy and accountability. While acknowledging that Artificial Intelligence and innovation present immense...

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Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal Chairperson and Members sworn in

Registrar in the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Esther Nyaiyaki presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairperson and Members of the Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. Those who took Oath are: Chairperson Anne Wambui Nderu, and Members; Christabel Mideva Eboso, George Robert Asewe, Prof Thomas Katua Ngui and Dr Janerose Kaithi Mutegi-Kibaara Hon Nyaiyaki called on the inaugural team to approach their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, collegiality and a firm commitment to service. “The work before you demands not only competence, but also efficiency, responsiveness and accountability,” she said. She asked...

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Judiciary Launches Inaugural Judges’ Book Fair

NAIROBI, Friday, May 8, 2026. Judiciary Launches Inaugural Judges’ Book Fair Chief Justice Martha Koome officially launched the Judges’ Book Fair and underscored the need to institutionalize the initiative while sustaining support for research, writing, publication, and knowledge sharing within the Judiciary. Speaking at the inaugural Judges’ Book Fair, themed ‘Bench Scholarship and Jurisprudential Ferment: A Symbiosis’ held at the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) in Nairobi, CJ Koome said such initiatives strengthen not only judicial capacity, but also public confidence in the Judiciary as an institution committed to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement. She said a Judiciary that reads, researches, writes, and reflects is...

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Judge Warsame sworn in to Supreme Court

President William Ruto presides over the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Warsame Mohammed as Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Chief Justice Martha Koome and Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu led Supreme Court Judges and judges of superior courts in witnessing the ocassion. Also present was former CJ, Dr Willy Mutunga. The Oath was administered by CRJ Hon Winfridah Mokaya. [gallery size="medium" ids="38311,38312,38313,38314,38315,38316,38317,38318,38319"]...

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