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Judiciary, KDF and KRA share best practices on large-scale projects management

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya led the Judiciary Management Team in a high-level knowledge exchange session with representatives from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The engagement focused on sharing best practices in the management of large-scale projects, particularly in the areas of planning, prioritization, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. Participants explored practical strategies for optimizing the use of limited resources to deliver high impact projects. The discussions highlighted successful models from KDF and KRA, providing valuable insights into how institutional efficiencies can be harnessed to deliver transformative results. A key focus of the session was...

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CRJ Mokaya convenes management meeting to discuss Judiciary projects

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya convened a strategic session with the Judiciary management team to review the status of construction, infrastructure, and ICT projects, focusing on overcoming bottlenecks and generating innovative solutions despite budget constraints. The meeting underscored the Judiciary’s commitment to green energy and water conservation, with Etago, Kajiado, and Naivasha Law Courts cited as models for solar-powered operations. Future projects will target Green Certification and smart, digitally enabled buildings. In line with the STAJ Blueprint, which positions technology as a key enabler of justice, updates were provided on the rollout of ICT systems such as the Cause List...

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Judiciary to leverage AI to enhance justice

NAIROBI. Monday, August 11, 2025. Judiciary to leverage AI to enhance justice. The Judiciary is developing an Artificial Intelligence Adoption Policy Framework to guide integration of AI tools to enhance judicial operations. Speaking during an engagement between the Supreme Court of Kenya and the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Martha Koome said that a Judiciary AI policy will enhance case management, legal research, predictive analytics and administrative support. “To ensure ethical, safe, and purposeful adoption, we are developing the Judiciary Artificial Intelligence Adoption Policy Framework to guide integration of AI tools while safeguarding judicial independence, data privacy, and due process,” the...

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CRJ Mokaya joins Environment and Land Court judges during their training

Commissioner Justice Antony Mrima and Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya joined the Environment and Land Court on its second day of the training themed “Navigating the Legal and Judicial Frontiers of Carbon Offsetting in Environment and Land Adjudication.” “Our commitment is not theoretical. We are taking tangible, demonstrable steps embracing paperless court systems, institutionalising e-filing, supporting the national tree-growing campaign, and incorporating green building standards in court infrastructure development," the CRJ said. She added: "These are not simply administrative innovations they are a declaration of intent: that the Judiciary shall not only adjudicate environmental matters but also model environmental...

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ELC judges trained on Carbon Offsetting

The Environment and Land Court Judges are participating in a Carbon Offsetting Training workshop. The programme aims to strengthen the Judiciary's capacity to handle Carbon Offset disputes and will explore a broad range of issues, including the architecture of carbon markets and trading mechanisms. The judges will be exposed to emerging regulatory and institutional landscapes, and comparative jurisprudence on carbon-related disputes. The training will also incorporate the voices of duty bearers, community representatives, and sectoral actors to provide grounded insights.   [gallery size="medium" ids="36757,36758,36759,36760,36761,36762,36763,36764,36765,36766,36767,36768,36769,36770,36771"]...

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New members of the Media Complaints Commission take Oath of Office

Milimani Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division Presiding Judge Lucy Njuguna presided over the swearing-in of Ms Lucy Minayo Lugatia and Anthony Nzau Musau as members of the Media Complaints Commission. Judge Njuguna said their duty is to uphold the principles of impartiality, diligence, and respect for all citizens as they adjudicate on matters involving disputes between the media, government and the general public. She urged them to stand firm in their oath and mandate saying that the commission is a cornerstone of democratic governance. “As you begin your term, you’ll encounter complaints that demand careful listening, equitable judgment, and clear...

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Court of Appeal meet to chart a progressive path

Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. ...

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Judiciary affirms its commitment to electoral justice

Nairobi. July 21, 2025. Judiciary affirms its commitment to electoral justice The Judiciary has affirmed its preparedness and commitment to its constitutional mandate of adjudicating electoral disputes fairly and efficiently. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Judiciary Committee on Elections Operational Plan 2025 - 2028, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary is ready to handle the 2027 Electoral Dispute Resolution (EDR) cycle with fairness, efficiency, independence, and integrity. She said the Judiciary leadership will fully support the Judiciary Committee on Elections (JCE) as it guides the Judiciary towards attainment of the goal of having an effective EDR process during the...

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CRJ Mokaya presents State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report to Senate Committee

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs & Human Rights to formally present the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) for FY 2023/2024. In her remarks, Hon. Mokaya thanked the Committee for considering the Report, noting that SOJAR is a key accountability and performance evaluation tool through which the Judiciary reports on its service to the people of Kenya. She was accompanied by Ms. Rose Wachuka, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Justice, and senior members of the Judiciary Management Team. Key...

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Chief Justice Presides Over Swearing-In of IEBC Chairperson and Six Commissioners

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairperson and six newly appointed members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at the Supreme Court.Erastus Edung Ethekon took the oath of office as the Chairperson of the Commission. The six commissioners sworn in were Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdalla.In her remarks during the ceremony, CJ Koome emphasized the weight of the responsibility now entrusted to the Commissioners, noting that they bear the sacred duty of safeguarding one of the most fundamental rights enshrined...

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