President KMJA Justice Stephen Radido, Registrar Magistrates' Courts Caroline Kabucho, judicial officers and staff, follow proceedings during the funeral of the Late Hon. Jacqueline Ojwang on Mfangano Island. [gallery size="medium" ids="32714"]...
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The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon Winfridah Mokaya, hosted the Chair of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, at the Supreme Court to strengthen existing collaboration. [gallery size="medium" ids="32711"]...
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CRJ Mokaya meets KJSA Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya, held a meeting with officials of the Kenya Judicial Staff Association (KJSA), undertaking to address their concerns and forge good relations with staff for enhancement of service delivery. Led by the President Mr. Boru Wako, KJSA Officials presented staff concerns on training, promotions, disciplinary processes and transfers, among others. CRJ noted that judicial staff are a key constituency and a critical asset to the Judiciary and pledged to given them her attention. The Chief Registrar stated that the Judicial Service Commission is mindful of staff welfare and career progression and has...
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Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya paid a courtesy call on the Presiding Judge of the Environment and Land Court Justice Oscar Angote. She assured the PJ that her office will facilitate and support the Court to perform its core business. The CRJ observed that there is a lot of innovation that can be done through the court and commended Justice Angote for establishment of Land Division and Environment and Planning Division to promote efficiency. Court Annexed Mediation and Alternative Justice Systems were also lauded. PJ Angote noted that inadequate infrastructure both in office space and ICT remains a challenge....
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Webuye Law Courts and its CUC led by Head of Station Viola Yator held an Open Day at Misikhu market in Bungoma County to engage with members of the public on court processes and functions of actors in the justice chain. [gallery size="medium" ids="32660,32661,32662,32663,32664,32665,32666,32667"]...
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High Court Judges led by Principal Judge Eric Ogola, at Kodiaga GK Prison in Kisumu where they released 60 prisoners serving short sentences for minor offences as part of prison decongestion. The judges were attending the Annual High Court Leaders Conference. [gallery size="medium" ids="32650,32651,32652,32653,32654,32655,32656,32657"]...
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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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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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Kisumu. Monday, March 25, 2024. CJ urges judges to champion multi-door approach to justice delivery and embrace technology Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the efficiency of court processes in order to expand the frontiers of justice. Speaking during the opening of the High Court Leaders Conference in Kisumu, the Chief Justice said technological advancements and operational strategies are not just about enhancing efficiency; but they are also about transforming the way that justice is administered. “Reliable data and streamlined processes are the bedrock of effective...
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News Editors Nairobi. Friday, March 22, 2024. CJ Koome calls for action among stakeholders to stem road carnage Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for vigilance on the roads to stem prevalent road accidents. In a speech read on her behalf by Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi during the Milimani Traffic Court Open Day held in Nairobi, the CJ said that it is only through the actions of all stakeholders that tangible solutions will be found to deal with the rising road carnage. “It is through our actions that we transform intentions into reality, crafting a safer road environment for ourselves and future generations....
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