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Breaking the Cycle: Elimination of Child Labour in Forced Displacement Contexts in Kenya
As the Third Edition of the Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium and Exhibition - ELRASE III, convened under the theme, Elimination of all Forms of Child Labour and Access to Justice, entered its second day, participants focused on the topic; “Breaking the Cycle: Elimination of Child Labour in Forced Displacement Contexts in Kenya,” The forum deliberated on the drivers of child labour in refugee and host communities, innovative approaches that combine protection, education and livelihoods to prevent child labour, as well as policy and programmatic actions to accelerate progress towards the elimination of child labour in refugee and...
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Judiciary committed to eliminating child labour and strengthening access to justice for children – Says DCJ Mwilu
NAIROBI. Wednesday, September 17, 2025. DCJ Philomena Mwilu Calls for Urgent Action to Eliminate Child Labour. Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to eliminating child labour and strengthening access to justice for children during the closing ceremony of the Third Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE 3) held at Strathmore University. The Deputy Chief Justice highlighted the need for judicial courage and creativity in translating legal provisions into real protections for children, stressing that judges and magistrates hold the power to make justice a lived reality for Kenya’s youngest and most vulnerable. “Every judgment we...
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Wellness central to enhancing service delivery — CJ Koome
NAIROBI. Friday, September 12, 2025. Wellness central to enhancing service delivery — CJ Koome Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed that wellness is essential to the Judiciary’s ability to effectively serve the people of Kenya. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Judiciary Sports Day, held under the theme “Fitness for Justice: Balancing Wellness, Integrity and Service,” the Chief Justice emphasized that the Judiciary cannot function without its most vital resource — its people. “Our people are our greatest asset. Their wellness is not a luxury; it is a constitutional and institutional necessity,” she stated. CJ Koome reiterated that under the ‘Social Transformation through...
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‘Let us be true servants of justice’ – DCJ Mwilu
‘Let us be true servants of justice’ – DCJ Mwilu. Judiciary is committed to promoting a culture of wellness, teamwork and integrity among its Judges, Judicial Officers and staff to enhance delivery of service. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Judiciary Sports Day being held under the theme, “Fitness for Justice: Balancing Wellness, Integrity and Service,” Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu noted that it is through an inspired team of judges, magistrates and staff that the Judiciary will demonstrate commitment to excellence in the delivery of justice. “We will achieve excellence in our courts and tribunals only when judges, magistrates and staff...
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JUDICIARY EMBARKS ON TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN AUTOMATION
JUDICIARY EMBARKS ON TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN AUTOMATION. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, has officially launched a pivotal training exercise for Registrars and Judiciary staff on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, dubbed Jumuika. The move is aimed at connecting all administrative units into one digital ecosystem, with a view to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery across all court stations and directorates. Speaking during the opening session, the Chief Registrar emphasized that training is not merely procedural but foundational to the success of any technological system. “A good system only works if its users are confident and capable. This training...
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CJ Koome terms the Constitution a transformative governance framework
Nairobi, Kenya – August 27, 2025 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the transformative power of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, describing it as a catalyst for good governance, social justice, human rights, equality, and accountability. Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Constitution—commemorated during a Katiba Day event convened by the Nation Media Group—CJ Koome said the 2010 Constitution marked a turning point for the Judiciary. It entrenched judicial independence, redefined accountability, and placed access to justice at the core of Kenya’s justice system. “Fifteen years later, we can look back with pride at the distance we have travelled, while...
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“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome.
“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern over the rising wave of cyberattacks directed at the Kenyan Judiciary and the serious threats these attacks pose to judicial independence. Speaking while officially opening the 2025 Judges Colloquium themed 'Digital Transformation, Technology and Law – Tech Justice,’ Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that despite ICT’s profound benefits in enhancing access to justice, technology has also come with its darker side, which poses a real and present threat to judicial independence. The CJ particularly observed that social...
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Judiciary, KDF and KRA share best practices on large-scale projects management
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya led the Judiciary Management Team in a high-level knowledge exchange session with representatives from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The engagement focused on sharing best practices in the management of large-scale projects, particularly in the areas of planning, prioritization, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. Participants explored practical strategies for optimizing the use of limited resources to deliver high impact projects. The discussions highlighted successful models from KDF and KRA, providing valuable insights into how institutional efficiencies can be harnessed to deliver transformative results. A key focus of the session was...
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CRJ Mokaya convenes management meeting to discuss Judiciary projects
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya convened a strategic session with the Judiciary management team to review the status of construction, infrastructure, and ICT projects, focusing on overcoming bottlenecks and generating innovative solutions despite budget constraints. The meeting underscored the Judiciary’s commitment to green energy and water conservation, with Etago, Kajiado, and Naivasha Law Courts cited as models for solar-powered operations. Future projects will target Green Certification and smart, digitally enabled buildings. In line with the STAJ Blueprint, which positions technology as a key enabler of justice, updates were provided on the rollout of ICT systems such as the Cause List...
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