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DCJ Mwilu urges judges to engage stakeholders to foster administration of justice

NEWS RELEASE. DCJ Mwilu urges judges to engage stakeholders to foster administration of justice NAIROBI, December 11, 2024 - Properly convened and executed forums that provide an avenue for discussions, consultation, reflection, critique and stakeholder engagement are critical to enhance the capacity and ability of judges and judicial officers to administer justice. Speaking at the close of the inaugural two-day High Court Human Rights Summit in Nairobi, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu said that in order to effectively protect and promote human rights, it is essential to cultivate open dialogue and information sharing among judges and other justice stakeholders. “The people-centred justice approach under our...

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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 making strides in justice delivery despite budget gaps – CJ Koome

Judiciary making strides in justice delivery despite budget gaps - CJ Koome NAIROBI, November 15, 2024 – The Judiciary has recorded an upward trajectory in the administration of justice despite budgetary constraints, reflecting an institution that is increasingly efficient, accessible, and responsive to the justice needs of Kenyans. Speaking during the presentation of the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice (SOJAR) Report 2023/24, at Milimani Law Courts, Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that there were substantial improvements in the Judiciary’s performance and service delivery despite historical chronic underfunding of the justice sector, with the Case Clearance Rate reaching an impressive 99%...

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Integrated Court Management Systems chair Justice Lenaola hosts Ghanaian delegation

Chair of the Integrated Court Management Systems (ICMS) committee Justice Isaac Lenaola hosted a delegation from the Judiciary of Ghana led by Court of Appeal Judge Janapare A. Bartels-Kwodwo who are on a study tour of the Kenya Judiciary. The team was in the country to understand the governance structure underpinning the automation drive, the legal reforms underpinning the digitization, the policy underpinning the automation drive and how it has been implemented, among other issues. Later, the delegation was hosted by High Court Principal Judge Eric Ogola who took them through the Case Tracking System (CTS) and how it facilitates dispensation of...

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African Judicial Network on Environmental Law to be hosted in Kenya

FRIDAY, August 03, 2018 Leaders of African judiciaries meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, today resolved to have the African Judicial Network on Environmental Law hosted by Kenya. The country will also host the next regional Symposium on Greening the Judiciaries in Africa, an initiative supported by United Nations Environment Programme. It is scheduled to take place in 2020. Chief Justice David Maraga told participants at the end of the conference that Kenya was delighted to host the next meeting and said he hoped it would be "even bigger than this one," referring to the Maputo meeting where more than 20 Chief Justices attended. Presidents of...

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The Judiciary Museum of Kenya

The Judiciary Museum of Kenya, located in the Eastern wing of the Supreme Court Building basement, opened its doors to the public in June 2016. The facility, one of its kind in East Africa and beyond, showcases the rich history of the Judiciary. It features key documents and objects of great judicial heritage value. The Judiciary Museum of Kenya idea, was inspired by the need to open up the Judiciary to the public, in line with Pillar 1 of the Judiciary Transformation Framework (JTF) on People-Centeredness and Public Engagement. It aims to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the evolution of legal...

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JSC picks SRC representative and Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

MONDAY, July 23, 2018 The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has completed interviews and selected Ms Jacqueline Manani to represent JSC in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission for a fixed term of six years. This is a full time position. Further, the Commission after competitive recruitment, has picked Mr Paul Ndemo for the position of Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary. Ms Manani, who has 16 years of experience, worked as the Director of Legal Services/Chief Commission Counsel at the Public Service Commission. Prior, she served as an Assisting Counsel to the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board and earlier worked as a Senior Legal...

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