Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Antony Mrima as the new Judicial Service Commission member. [gallery ids="34984,34985,34986,34987,34988,34989,34990,34991,34992,34993,34994,34995,34996,34997"]...
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Judiciaries should forestall and prevent eruption of disputes – CJ Koome NAIROBI. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Judiciaries to engage more actively with communities to identify and address the root causes of conflict before they escalate to full-blown disputes in order to promote social harmony. She said going upstream to promote social harmony in our communities is one of the key roles that African Judiciaries ought to play to fulfil their duty under Aspiration 3 of the AU Agenda 2063 - Good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law. Other key roles...
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has convened this press briefing to address a matter of grave concern – an action that not only undermines judicial independence but also threatens the core principles of the rule of law and constitutionalism in our country. As is now publicly known, Hon. Mr. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, a Judge of the High Court, has been presiding over the case of Law Society of Kenya & 3 Others v. Inspector General of Police & 4 Others, Petition No. E436 of 2024. This case was filed in court following allegations of abduction/arrest of three individuals – Bob Micheni...
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CJ Koome calls for renewed action to create a safe work environment for all NAIROBI, NEWS RELEASE. Monday, September 16, 2024 Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for renewed collective action to achieve a work environment that is free from violence and harassment. The Chief Justice acknowledged that this responsibility rests not with the courts alone, but also employers, trade unions, policy makers, and civil society, who must work together to forge partnerships, build stronger institutions and create safe and respectful workplaces for all. “We must ask ourselves whether we are doing enough to protect employees from violence and harassment; are we fostering work...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has highlighted Green Justice as one of the strategic priorities the Judiciary is implementing. Speaking during the Judiciary’s Annual Development Partners Briefing held in Nairobi today, the CJ said that the Judiciary has launched the ‘Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System’, to guide efforts to incorporate environmental sustainability into the operations and decisions of agencies within the justice sector. “We are aligning the operations of court stations, particularly in remote areas, with sustainable practices, such as getting them alternative off grid source of power including solar power,” CJ Koome observed. Addressing participants who included Ambassadors, Heads of...
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Thursday, September 12, 2024. NEWS RELEASE. CJ Koome Roots for Partnership with County Governments to Enhance Access to Justice Chief Justice Martha Koome has rooted for deepened partnership between the Judiciary and County Governments in a bid to enhance access to justice. The CJ was speaking in Isiolo where she launched Isiolo High Court; Alternative Justice Systems Centre and Court Annexed Mediation. “The Judiciary is keen on collaborating with County governments as partners in a quest to increase the Judiciary’s footprint. I urge us to work together particularly in the area of getting land to be allocated and developing physical infrastructure to house courts...
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Lady Justice Lucy Mbugua, Presiding Judge of the Nairobi Land Division of the Environment and Land Court (ELC), today convened the inaugural meeting of ELC Nairobi Land Justice Working Group sub-committee on Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement to discuss ways of conducting public outreach. The engagements will help in identifying the root causes of disputes and challenges in administration of land justice and come up with innovative measures to address endemic land issues in Nairobi County. The meeting brought together representatives from the National Government Administrative Officers, AG’s office, Ministry of Lands, DCI, Nairobi County Government, DCI, NGOs among others. Speaking...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing in of Attorney General Dorcas Oduor as a Judicial Service Commission, (JSC) Commissioner at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court. She pledged her support and that of the JSC for the AG as she undertakes her duties at the commission. On her part, Hon Oduor pledged to ensure that the JSC achieves its mandate in safeguarding the independence of the Judiciary. The swearing-n in ceremony was conducted by Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo. ...
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The National Assembly has been urged to expedite the legislative process to fully transition all Tribunals to the Judiciary. Speaking during the launch of the Tribunals’ Shared Service Infrastructure, Website, and Registry Manual, Chief Justice Martha Koome called on the MPs to expedite the passing of the Tribunal Bill which has delayed the streamlining and operationalization of Tribunals in Kenya. “I appreciate the government’s efforts in this regard, particularly the Cabinet’s approval of the Tribunals Bill last year. I take this opportunity to urge the National Assembly to expedite the legislative process, which has been pending before the Assembly, to bring...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has committed to advocate for environmental sustainability in the Kenyan justice sector through upholding the rule of law, protecting rights, ensuring sustainable development and promoting ecological sustainability. Speaking during the launch of a Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System, the CJ said the quest for justice is intertwined and inseparable from environmental sustainability and the justice sector should lead by example and be the pacesetter to be emulated by other sectors. “Through this Strategic Guiding Framework, we are affirming our renewed commitment towards integrating environmental sustainability into the functioning of our justice institutions”, said CJ Koome. Justice Koome acknowledged...
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