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Officers brief litigants on court’s on how to access court services

Court officials in various courts spared time to brief litigants and members of public on court services ahead of court proceedings. A Senior Resident Magistrate Mary Wanjiru at Gichugu Law Courts provided information to litigants and members of the public to guide them on how the court operates and how they can access court services. Mr Omari Etemesi, a judicial staff at Hamisi Law Courts, enlightened litigants and other members of the public on court services before commencement of court sessions. Mr Moses Osundwa of Kapsabet Law Courts spoke to litigants during the morning briefing session meant to provide the court clients with...

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CJ Koome presides over admission of newly qualified lawyers

Chief Justice Martha Koome this week presided over the admission of 230 advocates to the bar, at a ceremony at the Supreme Court, Nairobi.   [gallery size="large" ids="5091,5092,5093,5094,5095,5096,5097,5098,5099,5100,5101,5102,5103,5104,5105,5106,5107,5108,5109,5110,5111,5112,5113,5114,5115,5116,5117"] [gallery size="large" ids="5082,5083,5084,5085,5086,5087,5088"]          ...

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DCJ Mwilu chairs session at the 2023 CMJA Conference in Cardiff, Wales

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu chaired a session during the 2023 CMJA Conference in Cardiff, Wales during which His Lordship, The Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales delivered a keynote paper on “Open Justice and the 25th Anniversary of the Latimer House Guidelines."   [gallery size="large" ids="5076,5077,5078,5079"]  ...

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Chairperson of the Land Acquisition Tribunal sworn in

Dr. Nabil Orina, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Land Acquisition Tribunal, takes Oath of Office before the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon Anne Amadi, at the Supreme Court Building, Nairobi. Also sworn-in was Mr George Supeyo, a member of the Tribunal. The Land Acquisition Tribunal was established in 2019 through an amendment to the Land Act to hear and determine appeals from decisions of the National Land Commission in matters relating to the compulsory acquisition of land.   [gallery size="large" ids="5070,5071,5072,5073"]...

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Mombasa Court participates in this year’s Mombasa International Show

Mombasa Law Courts and various Tribunals were part of this year’s exhibitors at the Mombasa ASK Show. The court's stand won the Best Innovation and Invention stand and the Branch Chairman Commendation trophy at the ongoing Mombasa ASK show. Congratulations, team Mombasa.   [gallery size="large" ids="4945,4946,4947,4948,4949,4950,4951,4952" orderby="rand"]...

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Judiciary extends reach of justice beyond physical boundaries

OL KALOU, Kenya. August 31, 2023.  Judiciary extends reach of justice beyond physical boundaries The Judiciary is embracing technology and harnessing its potential to ensure that justice is done swiftly, transparently, and impartially. Speaking during the launch of Ol Kalou Law Courts complex, Nyandarua High Court, Nyandarua ELC and E-filing system, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the launch of e-filing in Nyandarua marks the tenth County to adopt the digital initiative as the Judiciary extends the reach of justice beyond physical boundaries in the country. She said that e-filing, coupled with virtual courts and the Case Tracking System, forms a critical cog in the digitisation agenda...

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Historic African Court in Lodwar to serve as Alternative Justice Systems suite

LODWAR, Kenya,  August 30, 2023 The historic African Court located in Lodwar town has an extraordinary past linked with Kenya’s independence heroes. The building, adjacent to the Lodwar Law Courts, will now serve as the Alternative Justice Systems suite, as the Judiciary embraces a multi-door approach to the delivery of justice. The Ekukwo A  Ateni AJS suite has been inaugurated by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who said that institutionalising traditional justice mechanisms, was not merely offering an alternative, but was a way of celebrating Kenya’s heritage. “The AJS offers more than just a resolution to disputes. It offers reconciliation; it looks beyond the symptoms...

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CJ Koome’s access to justice initiative extends to the refugee town of Kakuma

KAKUMA, Kenya, August 29, 2023 Chief Justice Martha Koome’s pursuit of enhanced access to justice for the most vulnerable in society has extended to Kakuma, a town synonymous with the refugee population. It’s here that CJ Koome launched an Alternative Justice Systems model and rolled out e-filing of cases on Tuesday  in a monumental step towards an accessible, people-centred justice system. “It is also vital to acknowledge the commendable spirit of the residents of Kakuma in embracing refugees, who often stand on the precipice of vulnerability. Your sense of community and coexistence serves as a beacon for the entire nation,” she said at...

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