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Kadhi’s Court Bar – Bench Committee distributes dry ration to 150 widows

Led by Ag. Chief Kadhi Sukyan Hassan, the Kadhi’s Court Bar - Bench Committee conducted a dry ration distribution for 150 widows at Makina Mosque. The initiative, part of the Judiciary’s CSR programme, also included community engagement sessions. A similar outreach was held last Ramadhan in Mukuru kwa Njenga. Appreciation was extended to Nairobi Kadhi’s Court Bar - Bench Committee, Law Society of Kenya - Nairobi Branch, generous donors, and the Kibra community leadership for their support. [gallery size="medium" ids="37755,37756,37757,37758"]...

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CJ Koome launches her autobiography

Chief Justice Martha Koome officially launched her autobiography in Nairobi.   [gallery size="medium" ids="37730,37731,37732,37733,37734,37735,37736,37737,37738,37739,37740,37741,37742,37743,37744,37745,37746,37747,37748,37749,37750,37751"]  ...

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DCJ closes appelate judges’ induction workshop

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu closed the induction of the newly appointed Court of Appeal judges. The DCJ congratulated the judges on their appointment and underscored that preparation is personal and collegiality does not substitute for individual industry. She stated that persuasion is respectful and the judges must persuade their colleagues by reason, not insistence. The Hon DCJ emphasised that institutional coherence matters and clarity of ratio strengthens a court more than multiplicity of voices. The Hon DCJ stated that restraint is strength and not every doctrinal opportunity requires expansion; not every controversy requires pronouncement beyond necessity. She elaborated that humility...

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New Court of Appeal judges inducted

Chief Justice Martha Koome officially opened the induction workshop for newly appointed Court of Appeal Judges in Nairobi. She told the Judges that they were joining the Court at an exciting time when the Judiciary is implementing an ambitious people-centered vision - Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint. The Chief Justice said the blueprint places a strong emphasis on the courts serving as “centres of excellence” in service delivery, adding that the Court of Appeal must strive for excellence in the Court’s jurisprudence and court operations. [gallery size="medium" ids="37702,37703,37704,37705,37706,37707,37708,37709,37710,37711,37712,37713,37714"]  ...

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Judiciary to deliver timely, affordable, and accessible justice for ordinary Kenyans

The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering timely, affordable, and accessible justice for ordinary Kenyans, as it moves to address emerging challenges affecting the Small Claims Court, including rising case volumes and delays in the resolution of disputes. Chief Justice Martha Koome said measures under consideration include additional magistrates, designation of case managers, engagement with the National Assembly and Treasury for additional funding to engage Adjudicators, establishment of a special division to handle cases of road traffic accidents within 60 days, streamlining the appellate mechanisms of civil claims in the Magistracy and the High Court, collaboration with the Law Society...

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Invitation for Submission of Tributes in honour of the late Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim

Invitation for Submission of Tributes. The Chief Justice will on March 9, 2026, preside over special closing of file tribute proceedings in honour of the late Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim who served on the inaugural bench of the Court, from 26/08/2011 until his demise on 17/12/2025. As part of this, the Supreme Court has created a platform to enable Judges, Judicial Officers, Members of the Bar and the general public to submit tributes in memory of the Judge. Open link below to submit your tribute. http://supremecourt.judiciary.go.ke/tributes-for-h… [gallery size="medium" ids="37687"]...

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Judiciary Commits to Gender Mainstreaming, Diversity, and Affirmative Action

Nairobi. Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Judiciary Commits to Gender Mainstreaming, Diversity, and Affirmative Action The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to gender mainstreaming and the implementation of diversity and affirmative action initiatives across all levels of the institution, underscoring its obligation to foster a workplace where every individual is protected, valued, and enabled to serve with honour and dignity. The institution has pledged to safeguard employee welfare, address workplace sexual harassment, ensure safe reporting mechanisms, and promote a secure and dignified working environment. Speaking during the launch of the Employee Protection Unit (EPU), Gender Inclusion and Diversity (GID) Unit, and the Gender Mainstreaming,...

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CJ Koome outlines key justice reforms, pledges responsive Judiciary

[gallery size="medium" ids="37621,37622"] CJ Koome outlines key justice reforms, pledges responsive Judiciary Chief Justice Martha Koome has outlined key strategies being implemented by the Judiciary to enhance the administration of justice, while reaffirming her commitment to building a responsive Judiciary that is attuned to the justice needs, lived experiences, and evolving expectations of Kenyans. Speaking during this year’s Judiciary Dialogue Day at Kibera Law Courts which is being observed in courts across the country, CJ Koome said that justice system must be shaped through continuous engagement with the people it serves. “We established the Judiciary Dialogue Day as a deliberate platform for listening. This...

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Ethical foundation necessary for enforcement of the Constitution

NAIROBI. Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Ethical foundation necessary for enforcement of the Constitution – CJ Koome Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for stronger ethical foundation within institutions tasked with safeguarding the Constitution and implementing landmark judicial decisions saying it is  essential for the enforcement of the Kenya's progressive Constitutional order as well as the landmark decisions arising from courts. The Chief Justice explained that jurisprudential victories have not always translated into lived realities for ordinary Kenyans saying that a wide gap persists between judicial ideals and on-the-ground implementation despite the global respect the High...

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