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Chief Justice Urges Parliament to Fast Track Tribunals Bill

Chief Justice Urges Parliament to Fast Track Tribunals Bill KISUMU, Kenya – May 12, 2025 Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged Members of Parliament to fast track the enactment of the long pending Tribunals Bill, emphasizing its critical role in harmonising the operations of tribunals. Speaking at the launch of Kisumu Tribunals Shared Services, the CJ noted that the legislation will enhance legal clarity, and solidify the foundation upon which a coherent and effective tribunals system can be built nationwide. The Bill will provide Tribunals with a solid legal foundation to ensure their independence, clear structure, and transparency. It will also harmonize the...

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CJ Koome closes 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference with a call for transformative leadership

CJ Koome Closes 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference with a Call for Transformative Leadership Chief Justice Martha Koome, officially closed the 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference Themed “15 Years of Devolution: The High Court’s Role in Shaping Governance,” the conference brought together Judges of the High Court, Deputy Registrars, and key stakeholders from across the Judiciary. In her closing address, the CJ lauded participants for their candid discussions, active engagement, and renewed commitment to judicial excellence. The conference offered a moment of reflection on the Judiciary’s role in advancing devolution and confronting emerging challenges, particularly in an era of increased public scrutiny...

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Special Proceedings held for Late Justice Majanja and Justice Ogembo

NAIROBI. April 4, 2025. Special Proceedings held for Late Justice Majanja and Justice Ogembo The legal fraternity led by Chief Justice Martha Koome today closed the files of two judges - the late David Majanja and the late Daniel Ogembo who passed on in 2024. This was during the special court tribute session proceedings held in honour of the two judges at Milimani Law Courts that also saw the proceedings adopted as a permanent record of the Court for the distinguished judges. Judges and representatives from the legal profession who made submissions before the tribute bench presided over by Chief Justice and President...

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CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system

NAIROBI. April 4, 2025. CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged stakeholders in the justice sector to build a justice system that serves families with compassion, fairness, and integrity. Speaking during the Milimani Chief Magistrate Family Court Open Day themed “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Access to Justice through Collaboration,” Chief Justice Martha Koome said stakeholders in the justice system must work together to build a justice system that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the lived realities of families. She noted that this is the spirit of Court Users Committees (CUCs) — to serve as...

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DCJ urges judicial officers to adopt to an increasing digital world

Nairobi, Friday, March 28, 2025. DCJ urges judicial officers to adopt to an increasing digital world Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged judicial officers to adapt to an increasingly digitised world to improve and enhance access to justice. Speaking at the closing of the Magistrates and Kadhis Colloquium, themed: “Digital Transformation, Technology and The Law - Tech Justice,” the DCJ noted that even as the adoption of technology presented challenges, the institution’s experience over the past six years has proven that digitisation offers immense benefits to the Judiciary. DCJ Mwilu stated that the environment for judicial practice is evolving rapidly, making it crucial for...

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Anti-corruption guiding framework for the justice sector unveiled to fight corruption

Nairobi, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.  Anti-corruption guiding framework for the justice sector unveiled to fight corruption Chief Justice Martha Koome has unveiled an Anti-Corruption Strategic Guiding Framework for Kenya's justice sector that is aimed at fostering a robust, transparent, and accountable justice system that proactively addresses the multifaceted challenges posed by corruption. CJ Koome emphasized that the framework equips Justice Sector Agencies with a clear roadmap of well-defined interventions, spanning short-term, mid-term, and long-term efforts in the fight against corruption. “By fostering inter-agency collaboration and partnerships, we can effectively combat corruption, enhance service delivery, and restore hope to our nation. This is an...

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CJ Koome Hosts Netherlands Royal Couple

Chief Justice Martha Koome today hosted His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The Royal Couple is on a State Visit to Kenya, affirming the strong bilateral ties between Kenya and the Netherlands and underscoring their shared commitment to the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. Bilateral discussions with the Judiciary revolved around three main areas: Judicial Independence and National Stability - Chief Justice Koome emphasized that an independent Judiciary is the cornerstone of Kenya’s democracy, protecting the Constitution, guaranteeing fair trials, and safeguarding citizens’...

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Embrace legal reasoning and precedent as valuable lessons from the apex court.” Justice Ibrahim to law students

Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim wants students of law to master constitutional law and embrace legal reasoning and precedent, as valuable lessons they can take from the work of the Supreme Court. The Judge who also called on them to be agents of change and uphold ethical standards, argued that as young legal minds, they are the future of the Judiciary, the legal profession, and policy-making in Kenya. Justice Ibrahim noted that understanding the Supreme Court’s role, jurisdiction, and landmark jurisprudence will equip them to engage with the law meaningfully. “Law is dynamic. Just as the Supreme Court has evolved over the years,...

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IAWJ launch Collective Empowerment Network programme

The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) – Kenya Chapter has launched the Collective Empowerment Network, Women in Leadership in Law (CEN WILIL) programme, an initiative arising from the partnership between the IAWJ and the IAWJ – Kenya Chapter. CEN seeks to empower women Judges and Magistrates through the structured implementation of key activities such as mentorship, sponsorship, networking opportunities, topical workshops, dialogues with judicial leaders and decision-makers, communities of practice, and a leadership development series. Chief Justice Martha Koome said CEN Women in Law and Leadership Programme is a transformative initiative aimed at creating an enabling environment for women judges and...

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Judiciary Case Digest on Elections launched

The Judiciary Committee on Election-JCE, chair Justice Mohamed Ibrahim led the committee and stakeholders launch a Judiciary Case Digest on Elections. The digest covers emerging jurisprudence from the August 2022 general elections in Kenya. Also present during the launch was Kenya Judiciary Academy Director General Justice Smokin Wanjala, judges, magistrates and stakeholders in electoral reform sector as well as partners, USAID and Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa (ELGIA). ...

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