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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...

05 August

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Chief Justice David Maraga’s Message of Condolences to the Family and Friends of the Late Hon. Henry Onyancha Obwocha.

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Sunday, August 5, 2018. nnIt is with deep sadness that I learnt of the untimely death of Hon. Henry Onyancha Obwocha. nn nnHon. Obwocha, who was a personal friend for many years, was a man with a big, generous and selfless heart. A meticulous accountant; a distinguished, dedicated long-serving public servant; and a lawmaker whose political career peaked with his appointment as a Cabinet Minister, Hon. Obwocha was a straight forward personality as well as an astute and far-sighted politician who was an inspiration to all those who encountered him.nn nnHis death is a great loss not only to his family and to...

02 August

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Pan-African network of judges likely to be based in Kenya

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THURSDAY, August 02, 2018nA major pan-African network of judges could be based in Kenya should the Judiciary succeed in its bid to have it registered in Nairobi.n nAt a meeting currently being held in Maputo, Mozambique, Kenya also made a pitch for the hosting of the third "Regional Symposium on Greening the Judiciaries in Africa", an initiative supported by United Nations Environment Programme. It is scheduled to take place in 2020.n nThe decision on the two issues will be made tomorrow as the three-day symposium, attended by representatives from 37 countries, ends. Chief Justice David Maraga is leading the Kenyan delegation...

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...

02 August

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China Africa Joint Arbitration Centre launched in Nairobi

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Chief Justice David Maraga launched the China Africa Joint Arbitration Centre, Nairobi. The project seeks to fast-track dispute resolution between China and African countries. Matters that would have ended up in court will now be resolved through arbitration or mediation at the centre. ...

02 August

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CRJ Amadi swears in new KRA board members

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Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi on Monday June 4, swore in members of Kenya Revenue Authority Board of Directors at the Supreme Court Building. Those who were sworn in include: Chairperson Amb. Francis Muthaura and members Mr. Charles Makori Omanga, Mr Leonard Ithau and Ms Susan Mudhune. The CRJ promised that the Judiciary would support the Board towards execution of its mandate saying that Kenyans are demanding more accountability from public officers each day. While acknowledging the big responsibility ahead of the Board, Amb Muthaura promised that the team would live up to their Oath of Office. Chief Registrar Anne Amadi is...

02 August

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CJ launches Commercial Justice Sector Reform project

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Chief Justice David Maraga presided over the launch of the Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project. The Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project is one of the many initiatives being undertaken by the Judiciary in a bid to enhance service delivery. The project aligns to Chief Justice David Maraga’s new strategic blueprint titled Sustaining Judiciary Transformation: A Service Delivery Agenda (2017-2021), which was launched in January 2017 and builds upon the role of the Judiciary in enhancing service delivery as established under the JTF. The project will undertake Commercial Court Automation by introducing new information technology that meet international standards to improve court service efficiency and transparency....

02 August

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Judge Achode installed as new Principal Judge of High Court

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Chief Justice David Maraga presided over the installation ceremony of Lady Justice Lydia Achode as the Principal Judge of the High Court of Kenya. Lady Justice Lydia Achode was elected by other High Court judges in an election exercise conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on 23 April, 2018. Rule 14 of the High Court Organization and Administration (General) Rules, 2016, requires that the handover of the office of the Principal Judge should be done at an Installation Ceremony to be conducted by the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice also commended outgoing Principal Judge, Justice Richard Mwongo and Principal Judge Emirtus...

Did You Know?

Chief Justice David Maraga’s Message of Condolences to the Family and Friends of the Late Hon. Henry Onyancha Obwocha.

Pan-African network of judges likely to be based in Kenya

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

China Africa Joint Arbitration Centre launched in Nairobi

CRJ Amadi swears in new KRA board members

CJ launches Commercial Justice Sector Reform project

Judge Achode installed as new Principal Judge of High Court

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