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13 June
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CJ Koome urges inclusion of Judiciary in national ICT projects

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Msambweni, Kwale County. June 13, 2025.  CJ Koome urges inclusion of Judiciary in national ICT projects Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for the integration of the Judiciary into national ICT projects across government to mainstream justice into the digital transformation of the country. Speaking at Msambweni Law Courts in Kwale County during the launch of the Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity project in 42 court stations across the country, the CJ emphasized the need for the Judiciary’s presence at the ICT policy and planning table to ensure that the digital transformation of the country includes justice as a central pillar. She noted...

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27 May
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STATEMENT ON PERSISTENT ATTACKS ON THE JUDICIARY

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On 20th May, 2025, the Judiciary took the unprecedented step of requesting the Director of Public Prosecutions to call for investigations into the conduct of Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi who has consistently disparaged the Judiciary, its leadership and Judges with relentless but baseless claims of corruption. Through a series of social media posts over the past months, he has made sensational allegations of judicial corruption but he has declined to name the concerned Judges, nor to table a formal complaint with evidence to the Judicial Service Commission or other law enforcement agencies. As an institution, we have numerously stated, and reiterate, that we...

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16 May
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CJ Koome urges the Executive and Parliament to enhance Judiciary budgetary allocation for optimal service delivery

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NEWS RELEASE NAIROBI. Friday, May 16, 2025. CJ Koome urges the Executive and Parliament to enhance Judiciary budgetary allocation for optimal service delivery Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Executive and Parliament, to enhance Judiciary’s budgetary allocation to enable optimal delivery of its mandate and serve the public.  Speaking during the launch of the E-Judiciary Mobile Application, the Judiciary Innovations Compendium, and the Performance Management and Measurement Evaluation (PMMU) Report 2023–2024, the CJ said several courts continued to operate under serious constraints—including shortages of judges and judicial officers, heavy caseloads, inadequate infrastructure, and significant gaps in human and financial resources. "As many of...

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08 May
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Tax Appeals Tribunal Case Digest launched

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The Tax Appeals Tribunal has launched a Case Law Digest on judicial decisions on tax appeals. The Digest is a comprehensive compilation of cases designed to provide an invaluable resource for legal professionals, tax consultants, students, and anyone with an interest in tax law. In a speech read on her behalf by High Court Commercial and Tax Division Judge, Hon Josephine Mongare, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu said that the Digest is a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s efforts to build a strong, predictable, and accessible body of tax jurisprudence. “As you all know, tax law is one of the most technical...

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23 April
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Promoting holistic well-being beyond the courtroom: Mahakama legends excel in the Easter Bonanza tournament.

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The Mahakama Legends, a football team composed of Judicial officers and staff, emerged victorious in the Easter Bonanza tournament held in Arusha, Tanzania. The tournament featured teams from both Kenya and Tanzania, fostering cross-border camaraderie and competition.  The team is part of the Judiciary Wellness Programme which aims to promote good health, teamwork, and productivity among judicial officers and staff. By engaging in sports, the Judiciary not only enhances physical fitness but also strengthens professional bonds, contributing to a more efficient and motivated workforce.  This victory highlights the importance of work-life balance and showcases the Judiciary's commitment to holistic well-being beyond the...

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16 April
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DCJ Mwilu urges judicial officers to uphold fairness, independence and integrity

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DCJ Mwilu urges judicial officers to uphold fairness, independence and integrity. Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged judicial officers to uphold fairness, independence, competence and integrity in delivery of justice. The DCJ called on Magistrates and Kadhis to abide by their oath of office that mandates them to dispense justice without any fear, favour, bias, affection, ill-will, prejudice or any political, religious or other influence. Speaking at the conclusion of the Magistrates’ and Kadhis’ Colloquium in Naivasha, the Deputy Chief Justice emphasized the enduring foundational principles enshrined in the oath of office, which all judicial officers must uphold with the utmost...

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16 April
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Judge calls for trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions to inspire confidence in the justice sector.

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Justice Odunga calls for trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions to inspire confidence in the justice sector. Court of Appeal Judge George Odunga has called for building of trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions in order to inspire confidence and trust in the justice sector by effectively understanding and responding to peoples’ needs and aspirations. Speaking at Strathmore University in Nairobi when he officially closed the 2025 Annual Mediation Summit on Land, Land Use, and Climate Change Disputes, Justice Odunga who chairs the Mediation Accreditation Committee said this can only be achieved by empowering people and communities to claim their rights and participate in...

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10 April
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CJ Koome calls for involvement of local communities in climate-related projects to promote land and environmental justice

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Chief Justice Martha Koome wants actors in the land and environment sector to involve local communities when implementing climate-related projects to ensure they are inclusive, participatory, and attuned to local knowledge and global climate frameworks.In a speech she delivered virtually at Strathmore University in Nairobi during the 3rd Annual Mediation Summit on Land, Land Use, and Climate Change Disputes, the CJ noted that climate related projects such as afforestation, renewable energy investments, and carbon credit schemes — while vital for mitigation and adaptation, provoke disputes when local communities feel excluded or inadequately consulted.“As the State and private sector step up...

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10 April
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CJ reaffirms Judiciary’s commitment to integrity, efficiency in service delivery.

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed Judiciary’s commitment to the values of integrity, and efficiency in delivering justice to the public. The Chief Justice said that the Judiciary has intensified the focus on improving case management and ensuring that court users are not subjected to delays or administrative inefficiencies. “We, as judicial officers and judges, find ourselves on trial - under public examination for how we manage cases and serve court users, and regrettably, for renewed allegations of corruption in some court stations,“ the CJ cautioned. Speaking virtually at the start of the second cohort of the Magistrates and Kadhis colloquium themed: ‘Digital...

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07 April
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CJ KOOME URGES JUDGES TO APPLY LABOUR LAWS IN A MANNER THAT PROTECTS THE DIGNITY AND RIGHTS OF WORKERS

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) to interpret and apply labour laws in a manner that is sensitive to both economic realities and the enduring constitutional imperative to protect the dignity and rights of workers. In her speech, delivered virtually at the official opening of this year’s edition of the ERLC Judges Conference, CJ Koome emphasised that as a specialised court, the ELRC plays a central role in safeguarding the labour rights of workers, even amidst economic downturns. “The ERLC must balance competing rights and interests; the right of workers to fair remuneration...

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