01 February

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CJ Koome urges Magistrates and Kadhis Courts to be innovative

WEDNESDAY, February 1, 2023. CJ Koome urges Magistrates and Kadhis Courts to be innovativennCourts must innovate in the quest to expand the doorways of justice, especially for the vulnerable in society, Chief Justice Martha Koome has emphasised.nnSpeaking in Naivasha at the opening of the first Magistrates and Kadhis Colloquium since 2018 due to the COVID 19 pandemic, CJ Koome said everyone wants and deserves to do and receive justice.nnThe CJ acknowledged that Magistrates and Kadhis Courts are the actual doorways of justice in Kenya.nn“I recognise that Magistrate and Kadhi Courts are the actual ‘doorways’ of justice, with 85 per cent...

31 January

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Women in legal profession have made strides in leadership but challenges still exist

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Women in the legal profession in Kenya have made great strides in leadership but challenges still exist, a new report launched by Chief Justice Martha Koome shows.nnThe findings by the Institute for African Women in Law show that women can make a difference in changing institutional structures and cultures, promote and expand equal opportunities for women and other vulnerable groups to access justicennDuring a fireside chat with IAWL’s Executive Director, Prof. Jarpa Dawuni, CJ Koome said she stands for the independence of the Judiciary, and wishes to create an institution that can support Kenya’s democracy.nnProfessor Dawuni, who established the Institute...

30 January

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Sexual and Gender Based Violence Courts to be rolled out across the country, says CJ Koome

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NAIROBI, Monday January 30, 2023. Sexual and Gender Based Violence Courts to be rolled out across the country, says CJ KoomennThe Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court will be relocated from Shanzu to a new site in Mtwapa, as efforts are made to roll out the specialised courts across the country, Chief Justice Martha Koome has said.n nThe Chief Justice, who spoke during a meeting with ambassadors from Denmark and Sweden to review strategic partnerships supported through the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), says the courts will ensure tailor-made justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.n nDanish Ambassador to Kenya Ole Thonke emphasised...

30 January

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CJ Koome receives report on status of election petitions arising from the 2022 General Election

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Chief Justice Martha Koome received a report from the Judiciary Committee on Elections on the status of petitions that were filed after the 2022 General Election. The report shows that 91 of the 219 matters filed - including those contesting party lists - have been finalised in their courts of origin.nnThey included the consolidated presidential petition that was concluded within the set timelines. Twelve petitions were filed in relation to the election of Governor and 28 for Member of the National Assembly.nnTwo petitions were filed against the election of Senator, 4 for Woman Representative, 77 for Member of County Assembly...

25 January

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Judiciary and UNODC to focus on the vulnerable under new programme

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 25 - The Judiciary and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have agreed to focus on programmes that lay emphasis on the poor and vulnerable in the Kenyan society.nnSpeaking during a meeting at the Supreme Court with the UNODC delegation that was led by the organisation’s Deputy Director - Division of Operations, Bo Mathiasen, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the two institutions have mounted the transformative Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD), which enters its second phase from March this year.nnThe Chief Justice said the programme will support ongoing initiatives and new...

24 January

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CJ Koome condoles with family of John Momanyi

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nnnnnnnChief Justice Martha Koome condoles with the family of John Momanyi Change, during his memorial service at the Holy Family Basilica. Momanyi built an admirable repertoire of dependability, professionalism and earned diplomatic skills as he served in Judiciary's Protocol Dept.n nMay his Soul Rest in Peace.nnnnnnnn[gallery size="medium" masterslider="true" ids="29675,29676,29677,29678"]nnnnnn nnnnn...

24 January

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State-of-the-art Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre?

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24 January

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CJ meets Microsoft officials and NCAJ

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Chief Justice Martha Koome met with officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) in efforts to spur digital transformation in the justice sector.nnShe said that on the onset of COVID-19, courts have been using Microsoft Teams for their virtual hearings adding that Adoption of technology by the courts has been revolutionary and the Judiciary aims to advance on the gains made thus far.nn“We aim to partner with Microsoft to address the gaps that hinder access to justice,” the CJ said.nnShe Added: “In addition, through NCAJ, we endeavour to make the justice chain accessible and...

24 January

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CJ Koome commends Cooperative Tribunal for impressive output

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Chief Justice Martha Koome met with the members of the Cooperatives Tribunal to discuss actions to improve access to justice within the cooperative societies which are central to the economy at the grassroots level.nnShe commended the Tribunal for their impressive output, with 1,548 matters resolved in the 2021/22 Financial Year saying that if this continues it will ensure that the Tribunal attains the target of operating real time.nn nn[gallery size="medium" masterslider="true" ids="29642,29643,29644"]...

19 January

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Siaya County Government donates wheelchair to Siaya Court to facilitate clients’ mobility

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Siaya Law Courts represented by Donald Arasa (L) and Jemima Ogutu (C) receive a wheelchair from Siaya County officials led by Mr Henry Ouma (R) and Ms Maida Nyawade (far left), donated by the County administration to facilitate mobility of court users who require aid to move from one place to another at the station.nn nn...

CJ Koome urges Magistrates and Kadhis Courts to be innovative

Women in legal profession have made strides in leadership but challenges still exist

Sexual and Gender Based Violence Courts to be rolled out across the country, says CJ Koome

CJ Koome receives report on status of election petitions arising from the 2022 General Election

Judiciary and UNODC to focus on the vulnerable under new programme

CJ Koome condoles with family of John Momanyi

State-of-the-art Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre?

CJ meets Microsoft officials and NCAJ

CJ Koome commends Cooperative Tribunal for impressive output

Siaya County Government donates wheelchair to Siaya Court to facilitate clients’ mobility

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