Justice Isaac Lenaola was appointed as the President of the Residual Special Court of Sierra Leone. [gallery size="medium" ids="37789"]...
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Hon Winfridah Mokaya, the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, visited Kiambu Law Courts to evaluate service delivery gaps and explore targeted administrative interventions. The court leadership led by Hon. Justice Dorah Chepkwony and Hon Zipporah Gichana outlined key operational challenges, including acute office-space limitations, high caseloads, security vulnerabilities, and broader resource constraints. The most urgent needs identified were the expansion of physical space and strengthening security infrastructure. The Chief Registrar accompanied by Deputy Director, Department of Construction and Maintenance Works, Director, Accounts, Director, Supply Chain Management and other management officials, inspected the ongoing expansion works, which will add nine new courtrooms and...
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The Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya and Commissioner Everlyne Olwande visited Mavoko Law Courts to review service delivery and staff welfare interventions. They inspected the new courthouse being constructed by the NYS with a commitment to complete it within two months. The modern facility will host four courtrooms, five chambers, enhanced security features, staff and public lactation rooms, and full solar power in line with the Judiciary’s greening agenda. Completion of the court house will resolve the long-standing office space constraints arising from the court’s current location within County Government premises. The Judiciary remains committed to modern, efficient and people-centred justice...
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The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) met in Mombasa for its 35th Council Meeting to deliberate on various justice related issues. The council deliberated on the implementation of the NCAJ Strategic Plan (SP) 2021-2026, and the implications on the new SP and Enhancing the Efficiency of Kenya’s Criminal Justice System among other issues. In addition, it discussed entrenching People-Centered Justice (PCJ) for Service Delivery Improvement as well as Impacts of CUCs in Enhancing the Administration of Justice at the Local Level. The Council’s vice chairperson DPP Renson Ingonga who represented the Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that meeting represents a...
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Led by Ag. Chief Kadhi Sukyan Hassan, the Kadhi’s Court Bar - Bench Committee conducted a dry ration distribution for 150 widows at Makina Mosque. The initiative, part of the Judiciary’s CSR programme, also included community engagement sessions. A similar outreach was held last Ramadhan in Mukuru kwa Njenga. Appreciation was extended to Nairobi Kadhi’s Court Bar - Bench Committee, Law Society of Kenya - Nairobi Branch, generous donors, and the Kibra community leadership for their support. [gallery size="medium" ids="37755,37756,37757,37758"]...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome officially launched her autobiography in Nairobi. [gallery size="medium" ids="37730,37731,37732,37733,37734,37735,37736,37737,37738,37739,37740,37741,37742,37743,37744,37745,37746,37747,37748,37749,37750,37751"] ...
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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu closed the induction of the newly appointed Court of Appeal judges. The DCJ congratulated the judges on their appointment and underscored that preparation is personal and collegiality does not substitute for individual industry. She stated that persuasion is respectful and the judges must persuade their colleagues by reason, not insistence. The Hon DCJ emphasised that institutional coherence matters and clarity of ratio strengthens a court more than multiplicity of voices. The Hon DCJ stated that restraint is strength and not every doctrinal opportunity requires expansion; not every controversy requires pronouncement beyond necessity. She elaborated that humility...
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Chief Justice Martha Koome officially opened the induction workshop for newly appointed Court of Appeal Judges in Nairobi. She told the Judges that they were joining the Court at an exciting time when the Judiciary is implementing an ambitious people-centered vision - Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint. The Chief Justice said the blueprint places a strong emphasis on the courts serving as “centres of excellence” in service delivery, adding that the Court of Appeal must strive for excellence in the Court’s jurisprudence and court operations. [gallery size="medium" ids="37702,37703,37704,37705,37706,37707,37708,37709,37710,37711,37712,37713,37714"] ...
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The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering timely, affordable, and accessible justice for ordinary Kenyans, as it moves to address emerging challenges affecting the Small Claims Court, including rising case volumes and delays in the resolution of disputes. Chief Justice Martha Koome said measures under consideration include additional magistrates, designation of case managers, engagement with the National Assembly and Treasury for additional funding to engage Adjudicators, establishment of a special division to handle cases of road traffic accidents within 60 days, streamlining the appellate mechanisms of civil claims in the Magistracy and the High Court, collaboration with the Law Society...
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Invitation for Submission of Tributes. The Chief Justice will on March 9, 2026, preside over special closing of file tribute proceedings in honour of the late Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim who served on the inaugural bench of the Court, from 26/08/2011 until his demise on 17/12/2025. As part of this, the Supreme Court has created a platform to enable Judges, Judicial Officers, Members of the Bar and the general public to submit tributes in memory of the Judge. Open link below to submit your tribute. http://supremecourt.judiciary.go.ke/tributes-for-h… [gallery size="medium" ids="37687"]...
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