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Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal Chairperson and Members sworn in

Registrar in the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Esther Nyaiyaki presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairperson and Members of the Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. Those who took Oath are: Chairperson Anne Wambui Nderu, and Members; Christabel Mideva Eboso, George Robert Asewe, Prof Thomas Katua Ngui and Dr Janerose Kaithi Mutegi-Kibaara Hon Nyaiyaki called on the inaugural team to approach their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, collegiality and a firm commitment to service. “The work before you demands not only competence, but also efficiency, responsiveness and accountability,” she said. She asked...

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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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Judge Warsame sworn in to Supreme Court

President William Ruto presides over the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Warsame Mohammed as Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Chief Justice Martha Koome and Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu led Supreme Court Judges and judges of superior courts in witnessing the ocassion. Also present was former CJ, Dr Willy Mutunga. The Oath was administered by CRJ Hon Winfridah Mokaya. [gallery size="medium" ids="38311,38312,38313,38314,38315,38316,38317,38318,38319"]...

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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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Justice Lenaola urges stronger Judiciary–Media collaboration

Monday, May 4, 2026. NAIROBI. Justice Lenaola urges stronger Judiciary–Media collaboration Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has highlighted the great potential for meaningful collaboration between the media and the Judiciary that is necessary for strengthening public trust and promoting access to accurate information. Speaking at the Strathmore University during a forum organized by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to mark the World Press Freedom Day 2026 celebrations themed: ‘Shaping a Future of Peace,’ Justice Lenaola explained that closer engagement between the Judiciary and the media can help address concerns around reporting, access to information, and the protection of both judicial...

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CJ hosts newly elected LSK Council members

Hon Chief Justice Martha Koome, on April 27, 2026 hosted the newly elected Council of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) led by President Charles Kanjama, SC and Vice President Teresia Wavinya Nicholas, in a consultative meeting that reaffirmed a unified and strengthened front between the Judiciary and the Bar. The Chief Justice was accompanied by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon Winfridah Mokaya, and Registrars of the respective courts, who play a central role in overseeing administrative and operational functions across the Judiciary. The engagement underscored a shared commitment to decisively confront corruption while advancing ongoing reforms aimed at making...

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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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