Tononoka Children Court will on September 19 conduct a Court User Committee Open Day themed: Realizing the Child’s interest through Mediation, Diversion & Restorative Justice” You are invited to engage with offiers in the justice chain. Our hashtag is:#FeedbackAndDemystifyingCourtProcesses...
Continue readingJSC STATEMENT. NAIROBI, JULY 22, 2019nnPreamblennThe Court of Appeal is established under Article 164 (1) of the Constitution. It has jurisdiction to hear appeals from the High Court, environment & Land Court, Employment& Labour Relations Court and any other court or tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament. The Court has an establishment of 30 judges.nnOn 6th August 2018, the President of the Court of Appeal placed a request before JSC to fill 11 vacancies in order to raise the number of judges from the current 19 to the full complement of 30 judges. Pursuant to Article 172 (a)...
Continue readingDeputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo is on a tour of Voi, Mombasa & Kwale Law Courts, to assess construction progress. Judiciary is commited to Improving court infrastructure countrywide to enhance access to justice.nn#JudiciaryConstructionProgressnn nn ...
Continue readingThe Judicial Service Commission interviewed Mbindyo Judith Nzula, Gitonga Erastus Kibiru, Asati Esther, Midikira Felix Ayuya, Sangoro Michael Odeny Ogallo and Ongarora Fred Nyagaka for the position of Environment and Land Court Judge.nn nn ...
Continue readingSheria Sacco now has branch offices in Kisumu. The branch offices were officially opened in a ceremony presided over by Sheria Sacco Society Vice Chairperson Lady Justice Roselyne Aburili and attended by members. nSpeaking at the function, Justice Aburili said the society is committed to serving its members diligently saying the society will leverage on technology to offer improved services. nShe noted that with improved technology and through the new branch office, members will get services easily and in good time. nKisumu High Court Presiding Judge Frederick Ochieng encouraged members to increase their deposits for better returns and called on...
Continue readingnnNyeri law courts launched an initiative that will see suspected offenders educated on court processes.nnThe move is meant to ease the court process for suspects who are arrested and locked in cells especially over the weekend and are arraigned in court on Monday.nnThe initiative dubbed ‘Friends of People in Conflict with the Law’ intends to help men, women and children in conflict with the law go through the court process. In turn, this will improve the relationship between the suspects and the court.nnThe idea was mooted by members of staff at Nyeri Law courts after seeing the state of remandees...
Continue readingDeputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo today also presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the HIV and AIDS Tribunal. Those who took Oath of Office are: Chairperson Helene Namisi and members: Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, Melissa Ngania, Tusmo Jama, Justus Toroinet Somoire, Dr Mary Njeri Ndonga and Abdulahi Diriye. Acting Registrar of Tribunals Anne Asugah administered the oaths. The seven were appointment by Attorney General Paul Kihara Kariuki to serve for a period of three years.nn nn ...
Continue readingDeputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Competition Tribunal. Those who took Oath of Office are: Destaings Nyenyi Nyongesa, Kimani Muhoro, Valentine Mwende and Becky Mogire. Acting Registrar of the Tribunals Anne Asugah administered the oaths. The four were appointment by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning, Henry Rotich to serve for three years effective, May 3, 2019. ...
Continue readingKabarnet law courts staff led by Resident Judge Edward Muriithi celebrated the 61st birthday of the station’s long serving employee, Mr Cyrus Kiambo. Mr Kiambo, an Executive Officer at the station and who is preparing to retire from service, shared his rich experience since joining the institution. Happy birthday Mr Kiambo. We wish you well. ...
Continue readingIMPACT OF JUDICIARY BUDGET CUT. By Shikhutuli Namusyule and Lilian Mueni The Constitution of Kenya 2010 gave the impetus to reform and restructuring of the country’s justice sector. This was aimed at ensuring that the Judiciary plays a key role in advancing and stabilising our democracy. Besides the Constitutional imperative to deliver efficient service, the public demanded an efficient, effective and responsive institution. The Judiciary, being a key player in the Justice System, embarked on a transformation path that has seen it reform the way justice is delivered to the people and restore public faith and confidence. A lot has gone into this process...
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