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The Judiciary > Headlines (Page 55)
14 March
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MEDIATION TAKING ROOT AT KISII LAW COURTS

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Kisii Law Court has concluded 21 matters that were referred for mediation from 71 matters that were registered. Of the 21 matters, 10 cases were able to reach a settlement agreement within two months. The approximate total value of the 10 matters with settlement was Kshs 3 Million.nThe Court Annexed Mediation roll-out was held in five court stations in November 2018 including Kisumu Law Courts which registered 64 matters, Nyeri Law Courts 52 matters, Kakamega Law Courts 35 matters and Mombasa Law Courts 44 matters referred to mediation.nCases in courts can drag for years before a judgement is given with...

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13 March
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Long serving staff fetted

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It was joy at Kabarnet law courts when staff held a farewell party  in honour of Mr Cyrus Kiambo, who was serving as the Court’s Executive Officer. nnMr Kiambo retired on March 1, 2019, after serving the Judiciary for 39 years. nn"To succeed, you must understand how to live and work with others and be one another's keeper especially during the time of need" Kiambo said. nnHe added, "I can remember very well my youthful moments just after joining the service,I could imagine how I would look like when I will turn  40 years, 20 years passed and I still looked energetic,now I...

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13 March
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Judicial Service Commission Status Report on Matters Discipline

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NEWS RELEASE.   NAIROBI, March 13, 2019. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in exercise of its mandate to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice, in its meeting of January 12, 2019 deliberated on several issues.nnA petition for the removal of four Supreme Court judges on allegations of violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, breach of the Judicial Code of Conduct and Ethics and Oath of Office, FILED BY JARED ONGERI and arising out of the recently concluded Wajir gubernatorial petition, was formally tabled before the JSC.nnThe four Supreme Court...

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11 March
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Chairperson of Cooperative tribunal sworn in

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Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi today presided over the swearing-in of the Chairperson of the Co-operative Tribunal, Hon Beatrice Kimemia at the Supreme Court in Nairobi. Ms Kimemia was appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Co-operative on temporary basis with effect from February 1, 2019. The oath was administered by acting Registrar of the Tribunals Anne Asugah. nn nn nnnn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn ...

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08 March
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Clarification 

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Clarification nnNewspapers reports on the anti-corruption case involving former Nominated Senator, Joy Gwendo insinuated that she was only fined KShs 660,000 after fraudulently acquiring KShs 1,731,732. nnThe truth of the matter is that Gwendo was ordered by the High Court to first comply with her plea bargain that is to deposit Ksh.1,731,732 into the Accounts of the Interested Party. She complied with the court order fully by paying the said amount.nnThe High Court sentence only dwelt on other pending issues, that is, that the accused  Issued bad cheques (Count 3 and 4) and abuse of office (Count 5) The offenses attracts a...

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06 March
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Eldoret Law Courts emerge best stand in cohesion

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The Eldoret Law Courts emerged the best stand that promote National Cohesion and Intergration Development. nnThe court was part of the participants that were exhibiting in this years Ask show in Eldoret. nThe show kicked off in earnest with Eldoret law courts showcasing court services at its Stand at Eldoret National Show Grounds. The exhibiting team is led by Presiding Judge Hellen Omondi.nParticipation by the Eldoret Law Courts is in line with its theme ‘Taking justice to the people.’  Judicial officers and staff engaged members of public explaining the role of the Judiciary in the dispensation of justice. The public was also...

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06 March
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Here is the Judiciary’s Solution to Case Backlog

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Here is the Judiciary’s Solution to Case Backlog. By Anne AmadinnAs part of the Judiciary Transformation process for speedier and more efficient service delivery, Kenya’s Judiciary has put in place measures to effectively deal with the age-old problem of never-ending case backlogs in the courts.nnAmong these measures include recruitment of more Judicial Officers and Staff, building and refurbishment of more courts, adoption of modern management practices including but not limited to leveraging ICT (information communication technology) in case management and processes.nnThe Judiciary has also carried out special initiatives such as themed Service Weeks where categorized cases are heard and concluded within...

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04 March
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Judiciary to allocate more funds to courts

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NEWS RELEASE. MONDAY, March 04, 2019. Court stations are set to receive a bigger allocation of financial resources beginning next financial year to enhance administration of justice.nSpeaking today at the annual Heads of Stations forum in Mombasa, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary (CRJ) Anne Amadi said the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) passed a resolution to increase by 11 per cent the allocation for court stations, a move that will now see stations get 81 per cent of the total Judiciary budget allocation, leaving the headquarters with 19 per cent.nThe Chief Registrar revealed that last week’s negotiations with the Justice and Legal Affairs...

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