Chuka High Court Presiding Judge Lucy Gitari and Justice Thripsisa Cherere led the court’s staff on a visit to Meru GK Women’s Prison where they donated assorted items for young mothers with children who are serving time at the facility. [gallery size="medium" ids="4726,4725,4724,4723"]...
Continue readingDeputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu held a meeting with the IDLO Country Director Teresa Mugadza on enhancing efficiency and performance in the Judiciary. The meeting focused on areas of collaboration with regard to the Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman (OJO), and new areas of collaboration on sensitization and creation of awareness. The DCJ assured the Director that Judiciary is committed to facilitating collaboration with development partners to enhance access to justice for all Kenyans. In attendance was the Head of Secretariat, Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman, Hon Kennedy Bidali. [gallery size="medium" ids="4709,4710,4711,4712,4713,4714,4715,4716,4717,4718"] ...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in of Charity Kisotu as a member of the Judicial Service Commission. The CJ also swore in Athman Hussein as the Chief Kadhi following his appointment by the JSC. Kisotu is the Public Service Commission representative in JSC. ...
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Naivasha, July 31. CJ Koome launches two Environment and Land Court divisions. Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched two specialised divisions of the Environment and Land Court (ELC) - The Environment & Planning Division and the Land Division. Speaking during the opening of the ELC Annual Judges Conference, the CJ said the establishment of the divisions is in response to the changing needs and demands of the society, which faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities in relation to land and the environment. “Since it was operationalised over 11 years ago, the ELC has determined cases involving complex and diverse matters pertaining to environment and...
Continue readingCJ Koome Launches e-filing in Kiambu County. CJ Martha Koome launched e-filing for courts in Kiambu County. These are Kiambu, Gatundu, Githunguri, Kahawa, Kikuyu, Limuru, Ruiru and Thika Law Courts. The county is the sixth after Nairobi, Mombasa Siaya, Kisumu and Homa Bay counties which are already on the platform. “This marks a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s automation and digitization agenda, as we continue to leverage technology to drive our quest for efficiency in our processes and in the delivery of justice,” the CJ said. The CJ noted that the Judiciary had invested in a Case Tracking System which enables it track the...
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News Editors. MONDAY, July 17, 2023. Nairobi. News Release CJ Martha Koome opens the Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium The Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE) kicked-off in Nairobi on Monday 17 that also saw the court and its stakeholders celebrate 10 years of judicial service delivery to Kenyans. Speaking at the event Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary has established three divisions to enable the institution tackle the challenges of the ELRC’s caseload effectively and delivering justice without delay. She said the Judiciary has taken decisive steps to accelerate service delivery in the capital by creating the...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome launched the electronic filing system in Kisumu, Siaya and Homa Bay counties. This follows the e-filing adoption in Nairobi and Mombasa counties Speaking during the launch ceremony the Chief Justice said Kenyans will no longer be hindered by geographical constraints or the burden of time-consuming journeys to physically submit pleadings and legal documents to courts. “The process will now be as straightforward as a click of a button, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week” she said. Deputy Governor of Kisumu county Dr. Mathew Owili lauded the Judiciary for the homegrown e-system that will enable more citizens...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome designated the second specialized Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Court in Siaya County. This becomes the second SGBV court after Shanzu in Mombasa. While speaking at an event to inaugurate the new Siaya Law Courts building that will also house the SGBV Court and a Small Claims Court, CJ Koome observed that ‘’We are not merely unveiling a building made of brick and mortar. Instead, we are unveiling a beacon of hope, a symbol of justice, and a testament to our unwavering commitment to bring the justice system closer to our people.” While designating the Siaya SGBV...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome on June 15, 2023, launched the second specialized Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Court in Siaya County. This becomes the second SGBV court after Shanzu in Mombasa. While speaking at an event to inaugurate the new Siaya Law Courts building that will also house the SGBV Court and a Small Claims Court, CJ Koome observed that ‘’We are not merely unveiling a building made of brick and mortar. Instead we are unveiling a beacon of hope, a symbol of justice, and a testament to our unwavering commitment to bring the justice system closer to our people.” While...
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Registrar Tribunals Ann Asugah and staff from her office donate assorted food stuff and items to children with special needs, young mothers and girls with mental disabilities at the Sisters of Charity Mother Teresa Home in Huruma, Nairob...
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