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Judiciary Launches Inaugural Judges’ Book Fair

NAIROBI, Friday, May 8, 2026. Judiciary Launches Inaugural Judges’ Book Fair Chief Justice Martha Koome officially launched the Judges’ Book Fair and underscored the need to institutionalize the initiative while sustaining support for research, writing, publication, and knowledge sharing within the Judiciary. Speaking at the inaugural Judges’ Book Fair, themed ‘Bench Scholarship and Jurisprudential Ferment: A Symbiosis’ held at the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) in Nairobi, CJ Koome said such initiatives strengthen not only judicial capacity, but also public confidence in the Judiciary as an institution committed to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement. She said a Judiciary that reads, researches, writes, and reflects is...

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CJ Koome leads the legal fraternity in closing of file proceedings in honour of the late Hon. Justice Frederick Ochieng

CJ Koome leads the legal fraternity in closing of file proceedings in honour of the late Hon. Justice Frederick Ochieng Chief Justice Martha Koome led the Judiciary family and the legal fraternity in the closing of file proceedings held in honour of the late Justice Frederick Ochieng, Judge of Appeal, who passed away in September 2025. The CJ who presided over the bench comprising of Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga, Court of Appeal Judge and JSC Commissioner Fatuma Sichale, Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Monica Mbaru and Environment and Land Court Principal Judge Oscar Angote noted that Judge...

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Judge Muchelule sworn in as Principal Judge of COMESA

Justice Aggrey Muchelule takes Oath of Office as the Principal Judge of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Court of Justice (COMESA Court), in a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.   [gallery size="medium" ids="38281,38282,38283,38284"]        ...

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37 judges officially sworn in by President William Ruto

President William Ruto has today, May 4, 2026 presided over the swearing-in of 24 Judges of the High Court and 13 Judges of the Environment and Land Court at State House. The ceremony was witnessed by the Chief Justice Martha Koome. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya This solemn ceremony is anchored in Article 74 of the Constitution of Kenya, which requires every State Officer to take the Oath of Office before assuming office. Through the oath, the Judges committed to impartially administer justice in accordance with the Constitution, and to uphold, protect and...

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Delegates resolve to strengthen mediation of family, children, and succession disputes

NEWS RELEASE. NAIROBI. Friday, 17 April 2026. Delegates resolve to strengthen mediation of family, children, and succession disputes Delegates at the 4th Annual Mediation Summit 2026 have adopted far-reaching resolutions to strengthen mediation in family, children, and succession disputes, addressing the growing demand for efficient, accessible, and people-centred justice systems in Kenya. The summit, which brought together the Judiciary Steering Committee on Mediation, the Family Division of the High Court, mediators, state agencies, development partners, academia, private sector representatives, and practitioners, concluded today at Strathmore University in Nairobi, with delegates reaffirming mediation as a cornerstone of alternative dispute resolution. This followed three days of intense...

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Embrace dispute resolution mechanisms that safeguard the vulnerable – Justice Hellen Omondi.

Nairobi. Wednesday, 15 April 2026. Embrace dispute resolution mechanisms that safeguard the vulnerable - Justice Hellen Omondi. Court of Appeal Judge Lady Justice Hellen Omondi has urged members of the Judiciary to champion dispute resolution mechanisms that protect dignity and safeguard the vulnerable.   Speaking at the Strathmore University when she presided over the official opening of the Mediation Summit 2026 on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome, Justice Omondi said that family disputes, whether involving matrimonial property, custody, gender-based violence, or succession, often weigh most heavily on women and children.   Justice Omondi who is also the President of the International Association of Women...

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Commit to justice, integrity and professionalism, CJ urges newly recruited magistrates

NEWS RELEASE. Commit to justice, integrity and professionalism, CJ urges newly recruited magistrates. March 6, 2026 Chief Justice Martha Koome, has told new judicial officers that their role demands a lifelong commitment to justice, integrity, professionalism, and public service. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of 99 newly recruited Resident Magistrates who will also serve as Adjudicators in the Small Claims Courts, the Chief Justice urged them to embrace the ideals of civility, collegiality, intellectual curiosity, impartiality, and independence as they begin their careers on the bench. The Chief Justice emphasized the central role played by Magistrates’ Courts and Small Claims Courts in...

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New advocates urged to uphold integrity and defend the Constitution

NEWS RELEASE. NAIROBI. March 6, 2026. New Advocates Urged to Uphold Integrity and Defend the Constitution Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged newly admitted advocates to uphold integrity and safeguard Kenya’s constitutional order as they begin their careers in the legal profession. Speaking during an admission ceremony for 171 advocates, the Chief Justice reminded the new lawyers that they were joining a profession with a rich and distinguished history shaped by generations of advocates who have defended fundamental rights, strengthened institutions and guided the country through significant constitutional transitions. She said many advocates have played a critical role in developing Kenya’s legal system and...

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DCJ Mwilu calls for stronger judicial response to labour migration cases

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has called on Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) judges to strengthen access to justice for migrant workers, noting that labour migration disputes increasingly present complex transnational legal challenges. Speaking while closing the 2026 Annual Conference of ELRC Judges themed “Labour Migration and Access to Justice,” the DCJ said Kenyan workers do not lose their constitutional protections when they cross international borders, emphasizing that justice must remain accessible even when injustice occurs outside the country. “A people-centred justice approach requires this Court not merely to resolve disputes, but to examine how our procedures, remedies, partnerships and jurisprudence...

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27 vehicles dispatched to enhance service across the country

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya today flagged off 27 vehicles to enhance service across the country. “This is the phase two of our fleet upgrade for the 2025/2026 financial year. In September of last year, we flagged off 20 units. Today, we add another 27 vehicles to our fleet. This brings our total to 47 units in a single financial year—a clear demonstration that we are committed to enhance operational efficiency" she stated. The Hon. CRJ Mokaya called upon the drivers to recognize that the vehicles are public assets placed in their hands. As such, they must ensure that...

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