The International Association of Women Judges-Kenya Chapter-IAWJ, led by its President Justice Agnes Murgor, visited a children's home in Mombasa as part of their annual Corporate Social Responsibility activities. [gallery size="large" ids="5067,5066,5065,5064,5063"] ...
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The Annual Judges Colloquium is organized and hosted by the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA). It brings together Judges from all courts in the country and provides a forum for dialogue and reflection on topical issues affecting the Judiciary, key developments in the law and emerging jurisprudence from the courts. It also provides a platform for introspection and feedback from the Judiciary’s stakeholders. This year’s Judges’ colloquium is themed: The Judiciary’s Role in Realization of the Social Transformation Promise of the 2010 Constitution: Reflecting Back, Holding Ground and Forging Ahead. The theme of the Colloquium resonates with the Social Transformation Through Access...
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Presiding Judge of the Environment and Land Court, Justice Oscar Angote, makes a presentation at the Africa Climate Summit. The session was titled African Judiciaries and the Green Economy: The Rule of Law Approach to Sustainable Agriculture, Land Use and Ocean Use. [gallery size="full" ids="4956"] ...
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Mombasa Law Courts and various Tribunals were part of this year’s exhibitors at the Mombasa ASK Show. The court's stand won the Best Innovation and Invention stand and the Branch Chairman Commendation trophy at the ongoing Mombasa ASK show. Congratulations, team Mombasa. [gallery size="large" ids="4945,4946,4947,4948,4949,4950,4951,4952" orderby="rand"]...
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OL KALOU, Kenya. August 31, 2023. Judiciary extends reach of justice beyond physical boundaries The Judiciary is embracing technology and harnessing its potential to ensure that justice is done swiftly, transparently, and impartially. Speaking during the launch of Ol Kalou Law Courts complex, Nyandarua High Court, Nyandarua ELC and E-filing system, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the launch of e-filing in Nyandarua marks the tenth County to adopt the digital initiative as the Judiciary extends the reach of justice beyond physical boundaries in the country. She said that e-filing, coupled with virtual courts and the Case Tracking System, forms a critical cog in the digitisation agenda...
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LODWAR, Kenya, August 30, 2023 The historic African Court located in Lodwar town has an extraordinary past linked with Kenya’s independence heroes. The building, adjacent to the Lodwar Law Courts, will now serve as the Alternative Justice Systems suite, as the Judiciary embraces a multi-door approach to the delivery of justice. The Ekukwo A Ateni AJS suite has been inaugurated by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who said that institutionalising traditional justice mechanisms, was not merely offering an alternative, but was a way of celebrating Kenya’s heritage. “The AJS offers more than just a resolution to disputes. It offers reconciliation; it looks beyond the symptoms...
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KAKUMA, Kenya, August 29, 2023 Chief Justice Martha Koome’s pursuit of enhanced access to justice for the most vulnerable in society has extended to Kakuma, a town synonymous with the refugee population. It’s here that CJ Koome launched an Alternative Justice Systems model and rolled out e-filing of cases on Tuesday in a monumental step towards an accessible, people-centred justice system. “It is also vital to acknowledge the commendable spirit of the residents of Kakuma in embracing refugees, who often stand on the precipice of vulnerability. Your sense of community and coexistence serves as a beacon for the entire nation,” she said at...
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CJ Koome’s access to justice initiative extends to the refugee town of Kakuma Chief Justice Martha Koome’s pursuit of enhanced access to justice for the most vulnerable in society has extended to Kakuma, a town synonymous with the refugee population. It’s here that CJ Koome launched an Alternative Justice Systems model and rolled out e-filing of cases on Tuesday in a monumental step towards an accessible, people-centred justice system. “It is also vital to acknowledge the commendable spirit of the residents of Kakuma in embracing refugees, who often stand on the precipice of vulnerability. Your sense of community and coexistence serves as a...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has inaugurated the new Maralal Law Courts building, launched a High Court sub-registry, e-filing and the Alternatives Justice Systems (AJS) ‘Loip’ Suite at Maralal Law Courts in Samburu County. The Chief Justice said that the launch of the High Court building was a manifestation of collective ambition to foster Social Transformation through Access to Justice. “We are not merely unveiling a building made of brick and mortar. Instead, we are unveiling a beacon of hope, a symbol of justice, and a testament to our unwavering commitment to bring the justice system closer to our people,” CJ Koome said. The...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome launched e-filing, Maslaha Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Centre, and a High Court Sub-Registry in Mandera County during a serving Chief Justice’s first ever visit to the area, marking an extraordinary chapter in the pursuit of justice in the region. The e-filing system is designed to streamline the process of filing of cases and pleadings, case tracking and improve overall experience for litigants and legal practitioners. “We are clear that the digitisation should be well grounded, stakeholder driven and customer service oriented. It is integrated with the Uadilifu e-system operated by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions...
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