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30 August
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ELC Land Division Adopts Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement to Expedite Land Justice

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Lady Justice Lucy Mbugua, Presiding Judge of the Nairobi Land Division of the Environment and Land Court (ELC), today convened the inaugural meeting of ELC Nairobi Land Justice Working Group sub-committee on Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement to discuss ways of conducting public outreach. The engagements will help in identifying the root causes of disputes and challenges in administration of land justice and come up with innovative measures to address endemic land issues in Nairobi County. The meeting brought together representatives from the National Government Administrative Officers, AG’s office, Ministry of Lands, DCI, Nairobi County Government, DCI, NGOs among others. Speaking...

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23 August
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CJ Martha Koome presides over the swearing in of AG Dorcas Oduor as a JSC Commissioner

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Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing in of Attorney General Dorcas Oduor as a Judicial Service Commission, (JSC) Commissioner at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court. She pledged her support and that of the JSC for the AG as she undertakes her duties at the commission. On her part, Hon Oduor pledged to ensure that the JSC achieves its mandate in safeguarding the independence of the Judiciary. The swearing-n in ceremony was conducted by Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo. ...

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23 August
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CJ urges MPs to provide legislative framework to streamline Tribunals operations

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The National Assembly has been urged to expedite the legislative process to fully transition all Tribunals to the Judiciary. Speaking during the launch of the Tribunals’ Shared Service Infrastructure, Website, and Registry Manual, Chief Justice Martha Koome called on the MPs to expedite the passing of the Tribunal Bill which has delayed the streamlining and operationalization of Tribunals in Kenya. “I appreciate the government’s efforts in this regard, particularly the Cabinet’s approval of the Tribunals Bill last year. I take this opportunity to urge the National Assembly to expedite the legislative process, which has been pending before the Assembly, to bring...

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21 August
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CJ commits to champion integration of environmental sustainability in Justice System

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has committed to advocate for environmental sustainability in the Kenyan justice sector through upholding the rule of law, protecting rights, ensuring sustainable development and promoting ecological sustainability. Speaking during the launch of a Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System, the CJ said the quest for justice is intertwined and inseparable from environmental sustainability and the justice sector should lead by example and be the pacesetter to be emulated by other sectors. “Through this Strategic Guiding Framework, we are affirming our renewed commitment towards integrating environmental sustainability into the functioning of our justice institutions”, said CJ Koome. Justice Koome acknowledged...

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13 August
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Judiciary takes lead in prisons decongestion

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Judiciary takes lead in prisons decongestion. Nairobi, Monday August 12, 2024 The Judiciary has taken the lead in spearheading critical reforms in the criminal justice system to stem overcrowding in Kenya’s prisons, as part of efforts to foster proper rehabilitation of offenders.   Speaking during the launch of the decongestion initiative for Nairobi Prisons at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison-Industrial Area, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary will promote the use of Community Service Orders (CSOs) by reviewing sentences, and where appropriate, releasing convicts to perform community service instead of serving time in custody.   The CJ, said the reforms include immediate and...

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31 July
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Paul Famba takes Oath of Office as PSC Secretary/CEO

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Chief Justice Martha Koome today presided over the swearing-in of Mr Paul Famba as the CEO/Secretary to the Public Service Commission (PSC), at the Supreme Court. The CJ said it is essential for the Commission to keep in mind the historical context that informed the establishment of the Public Service Commission (PSC) as an independent constitutional commission. The PSC is intended to safeguard public servants from political patronage and to promote meritocracy as the distinguishing characteristic of public service. This makes the PSC a priceless asset in our governance system, driving the desire of Kenyans to have a non-partisan, meritocratic, and responsive...

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31 July
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Signing the Roll of Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public

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Signing the Roll of Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public for Advocates appointed by the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court building before Principal Magistrate Sharon Mwayuli.   [gallery size="medium" ids="34758,34759,34760,34761"]  ...

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31 July
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Judge Kendagor presides over the swearing-in of chair and members of the Complaints Commission of the Media Council of Kenya

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High Court Judge Caroline Kendagor presided over the swearing-in of Demas Kiprono, Kantim Mwanik, Maseme Machuka, Polly Waweru, and Nassra Omar as Chairperson and members, respectively, of the Complaints Commission of the Media Council of Kenya.     ...

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31 July
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Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation launched

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Chief Justice Martha Koome launched the Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation. Trafficking in persons, particularly for sexual exploitation, represents one of the most heinous violations of human rights. It predominantly affects women and girls, who are lured, coerced, and forced into situations of exploitation that strip them of their dignity and freedom. The Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation is designed to enhance the understanding of this complex and pervasive crime among all judicial officers and justice players. The Bench Book explains the elements of trafficking for sexual exploitation, and sheds light on...

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