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Six take Oath of Office as Judges of Court of Appeal and Environment and Land Court

President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in of four judges to the Court of Appeal and two to the Environment and Land Court. The six were nominated by the Judicial Service Commission in 2019. Those who took Oath of Office as Court of Appeal Judges are:nn nn Justice Aggrey Muchelulen Justice Weldon Korirn Justice George Odungan Justice (Prof) Joel NguginnThose who took Oath of Office as Environment and Land Court Judges are:nn Hon Evans Makorin Hon Judith Omangenn nn nn...

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President William Ruto appoints judges on his first day in office

President William Ruto, on his first day in office, ordered for the swearing-in of six Judges recommended for appointment to the Court of Appeal  and  Environment  and Land Court by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) three years ago.nnThe President has also ordered for an annual increase of the Judiciary budget by Ksh3 billion for the next five years. Speaking during his inauguration ceremony, President Ruto said, "Financial independence of the Judiciary has paid off with the implementation of the Judiciary Fund, on July 1st this year. My administration will scale up the budgetary allocation to the judiciary by an additional...

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Court officials from newly established magistrates courts sensitised on their roles in budgeting and financial reporting

Judicial Officers and Court Administrators for the 6 newly established magistrates courts during a training session organised by the Office of the Registrar Magistrate's Court. The new courts are Madiany, Kenol, Kabiyet, Tinderet, Rumuruti and Ol Kalou.nnThe training covered their roles in budgeting and financial reporting, Judiciary HR policies & code of conduct, Case Tracking System and e-filing as well as performance management.nn nn nn nn ...

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Sponsored sustained attack on the Supreme Court on Social Media

The Judiciary’s attention has been drawn to a recent wave of sponsored sustained attack targeting the Supreme Court of Kenya.nnThe Supreme Court, was established under Article 163(1) of the Constitution 2010 and given original exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine disputes relating to the elections to the office of the President. The Court has therefore only done its work pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution.nnIt is further noted that the court is yet to render its reasoned judgment which will outline the basis on which the election of the President-elect was upheld. There is a legal provision of 21...

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Supreme Court Judges

Judges of the Supreme Court before rendering the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition 2022. nn nn[caption id="attachment_28096" align="alignnone" width="1773"] (L - R) Hon. Justice Isaac Lenaola, Justice Dr. Smokin Wanjala, Hon. Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu, Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome, Justice Mohammed K. Ibrahim, Hon Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u, Hon. Justice William Ouko.[/caption]...

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Members of Kenya Revenue Authority Board of Directors sworn in at Supreme Court building

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon. Anne Amadi presided over the swearing-in of Sally Mahihu and Amb. Richard Opembe as members of the Kenya Revenue Authority Board of Directors.nnThe two were appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning vide Gazette Notice No. 9308 dated 5th August, 2022 for a period of three years.nn nn nn nn nn nn ...

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Kenya Law Reform Commission members take Oath of Office at Supreme Court, Nairobi

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in of the Chairperson and Members of the Kenya Law Reform Commission, a semi-autonomous agency under the State Law Office.nnThe Chairperson, Ms. Christine Anyango Agimba was appointed by HE President Uhuru Kenyatta for a period of six years with effect from 1st August, 2022, while Dr. Mary Gaturu was appointed to be a member of the Commission for a period of five years by the. Attorney-General Justice (Rtd) Paul Kihara Kariuki, on 5th August, 2022.nnMs. Rose Janet Ayugi, Ms. Linda Musilivi Murila, Mr. Duncan Okello, Mr. Paul Musili Wambua and Mr Kiraitu Murungi...

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