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Court of Appeal meet to chart a progressive path

Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. ...

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Judiciary affirms its commitment to electoral justice

Nairobi. July 21, 2025. Judiciary affirms its commitment to electoral justice The Judiciary has affirmed its preparedness and commitment to its constitutional mandate of adjudicating electoral disputes fairly and efficiently. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Judiciary Committee on Elections Operational Plan 2025 - 2028, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary is ready to handle the 2027 Electoral Dispute Resolution (EDR) cycle with fairness, efficiency, independence, and integrity. She said the Judiciary leadership will fully support the Judiciary Committee on Elections (JCE) as it guides the Judiciary towards attainment of the goal of having an effective EDR process during the...

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CRJ Mokaya presents State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report to Senate Committee

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs & Human Rights to formally present the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) for FY 2023/2024. In her remarks, Hon. Mokaya thanked the Committee for considering the Report, noting that SOJAR is a key accountability and performance evaluation tool through which the Judiciary reports on its service to the people of Kenya. She was accompanied by Ms. Rose Wachuka, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Justice, and senior members of the Judiciary Management Team. Key...

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Legal fraternity honours Nowrojee in special court proceedings

Legal fraternity honours Nowrojee The legal fraternity held special court proceedings in honour of the late Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee. Chief Justice Martha Koome led a bench of judges comprising of Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga and Principal Judges Oscar Angote (ELC), Eric Ogola (High Court) and Byram Ongaya (ELRC), in honour of the late Senior Counsel. CJ Koome said the tradition of conducting Closing of File Proceedings for departed colleagues at the Bar and the Bench is intended to serve as a symbolic reminder to both the members of the bench and bar that they are called to serve as...

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CJ Koome urges inclusion of Judiciary in national ICT projects

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

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

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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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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