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CJ Koome launches Alternative Justice Systems and Court Annexed Mediation in Marsabit

Marsabit, November 21, 2024: Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to enhancing access to justice as she launched the Alternative Justice Systems and Court Annexed Mediation in Marsabit County. Speaking at an event dubbed “Enhancing Access to Justice and Promoting People-Centered Justice Through the Multi-Door Approach to Justice,”, during which she promoted various avenues for dispute resolution, Justice Koome said that these initiatives would not only bring services closer to the people, but also significantly reduce the cost and time of resolving didputes. Marsabit, Kenya’s second-largest county by landmass, poses unique challenges due to its vast settlements therefore, it...

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Financial independence central to Judiciary’s aspiration – CRJ Mokaya

Isiolo, November 19, 2024 - Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya has underscored the centrality of financial independence in the attainment of Judiciary’s vision. She said that under the current Judiciary Vision, the Judiciary has committed to creating a strong institution that is independent, accessible, efficient and that protects the rights of all especially the vulnerable, adding that financial independence is a central part of this aspiration. Hon Mokaya highlighted sustaining automation of services, expansion of people-centered justice initiatives such as Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), Court Annexed Mediation (CAM), specialized courts, establishment of more courts and sub-registries and financing court operations...

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Most Kenyans resolve their conflicts through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – CJ Koome

Most Kenyans resolve their conflicts through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – CJ Koome KAJIADO (AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY), November 18, 2024 - Chief Justice Martha Koome says majority of Kenyans resort to alternative dispute resolution compared to the few who seek justice through courts. The Chief Justice noted this validates the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms enshrined in Article 159 and affirmed in the ‘Judiciary’s Social Transformation through Access to Justice’ blueprint as part of the multi-door approach. The CJ said that according a 2017 Judiciary-led ‘Justice Needs and Satisfaction Survey,’ only 10 per cent of Kenyans with disputes sought court-based solutions and 19 per...

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Judiciary expands access to justice in Kilgoris with new court infrastructure

NEWS RELEASE Judiciary expands access to justice in Kilgoris with new court infrastructure KILGORIS, November 11, 2024 - The Judiciary has expanded access to justice in Kilgoris with the opening of the Environment and Land Court, Solar Power Station and the Court Annexed Mediation Registry in collaboration with the County Government of Narok. Chief Justice Martha Koome acknowledged that the court will address needs of the region. “Today marks a significant milestone in our shared journey to make justice more accessible and responsive to the needs of our communities. We gather to inaugurate several landmark projects that not only expand our court infrastructure but...

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CRJ Mokaya keen on listening to concerns of every constituency in the Judiciary

In her first official function since assuming office, Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya addressed Judges and Deputy Registrars who participated in the annual High Court Leaders Forum at the Ciala Resort in Kisumu on 28 March 2024. The Chief Registrar assured the High Court that she was keen to listen to and carry the concerns of every constituency in the Judiciary. To facilitate this, her office would develop a framework for robust engagement with Judges and Deputy Registrars on how the administration of the Judiciary can better support the High Court to deliver on its mandate. The Chief Registrar also committed to ensure...

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CRJ Mokaya commits to pursue 100pc funding for Judiciary

Monday, March 25, 2024. Nairobi. CRJ Mokaya commits to pursue 100pc funding for Judiciary Winfridah Boyani Mokaya has assumed office as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary with a commitment to pursue 100 per cent funding by the government for access to justice, to mirror support provided to the security sector. Mokaya said the funding, the Judiciary is seeking is reasonable and should be administered as a public good. “We need to make a better case for our budget allocation by shifting the case away from aggregate percentages to more modern and innovative methods that first consider unit costs such as cost...

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CJ Koome commissions team to embark on search of sustainable solutions to land disputes in Nairobi

CJ Koome commissions Nairobi Land Justice Working Group Chief Justice Martha Koome has commissioned a multi-agency team that will be responsible for expeditious and sustainable resolution of land disputes in Nairobi City County. The Nairobi Land Justice Working Group that comprises of all key players in the land justice sector is tasked with identifying the root causes and address systemic and endemic challenges in the administration of land justice. The group is also expected to engage with the public and stakeholders to secure lasting solutions to land disputes and foster a prosperous and harmonious future. The Working Group will be expected to recommend...

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Justice Fatuma Sichale takes Oath of Office as the new Court of Appeal representative to the JSC

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing in of Justice Fatuma Sichale as the representative of the Court of Appeal to the Judicial Service Commission. Justice Sichale replaces Justice Mohamed Warsame, whose term ended. [gallery size="large" ids="32178,32179,32180,32181,32182,32183"]...

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CJ Koome, the Joint-Winner in the African Female Leader Category of the African Leadership Magazine 2023 Awards

PRESS RELEASE.     December 20, 2023 CJ KOOME EMERGES JOINT-WINNER IN THE AFRICAN FEMALE LEADER CATEGORY OF THE AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE (ALM) 2023 AWARDS Chief Justice Martha Koome has emerged a joint-winner in the African Female Leader category of the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2023 Awards. The board and management of the African Leadership Organisation (UK) Limited, publishers of the African Leadership Magazine (ALM), named Chief Justice Koome joint winner following a two-step selection process, which included a call for nominations and an online voting poll that closed at midnight (CAT) on Thursday, 14 December 2023. The award was largely...

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Court of Appeal Judges Visit Charity Home to Raise Awareness on Mental Health

Court of Appeal Judges Visit Charity Home to Raise Awareness on Mental Health Judges of Appeal including Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja, Justice Patrick Kiage, Lady Justice Fatuma Sichale, Lady Justice Jamila Mohammed, Lady Justice Ali-Aroni and Justice Mwaniki Gachoka, as well as staff members on December 16, 2023 paid a visit to the Missionaries of Charity Mother Teresa Home for the Mentally Challenged in Ngumba Estate in Nairobi. This was part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The initiative focussed on raising awareness and giving visibility and attention to issues surrounding mental health. The Missionaries of Charity Mother Teresa Home is...

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