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17 August
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CJ Unveils Bomet Alternative Justice Systems Initiative to Strengthen People-Centred Access to Justice

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Bomet, Kenya – 3 August 2026 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has unveiled a comprehensive Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) framework for Bomet County, reaffirming the Judiciary's commitment to expanding access to justice through community-based, inclusive, and people-centred dispute resolution. Speaking during the launch of the Bomet County Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) County Action Plan, the Bomet County AJS Model, the Bomet AJS Suite, and the Bomet and Sotik AJS Registries, Chief Justice Koome said the initiatives embody the Judiciary's vision of Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) by ensuring that justice is accessible, affordable, timely, and responsive to the needs of...

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17 August
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A New Era of Justice: Judiciary Proposes Recovery Treatment Courts

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The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary to the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, presented the Judiciary’s proposal for the establishment of Recovery Treatment Courts during the Council’s 38th meeting, chaired by the Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome. Hon. Mokaya said the proposed specialised courts would adopt a problem solving approach by addressing the underlying causes of offending, including mental illness, substance use disorders, alcoholism, and other behavioural and social challenges, rather than focusing solely on punishment. She noted that Recovery Treatment Courts bring together judges, prosecutors, defence counsel, probation officers, treatment providers, social workers...

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17 August
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There is no crisis in the justice sector, NCAJ assures

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The National Council on the Administration of Justice led by Chairperson Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured Kenyans that there is no crisis in the justice sector and remains committed to justice delivery. "Our operations are well-structured, and we collaborate closely across institutions. The NCAJ is represented at the grassroots through court user committees, which help enhance the administration of justice. These committees address local issues directly and escalate more complex matters to the NCAJ. As stakeholders, we remain committed to strengthening the administration of and access to justice for all Kenyans at every level."     [gallery size="medium" ids="38667,38668"]...

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16 July
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CJ Koome calls for speedy appellate justice as Justice Kairu assumes office as President of the Court of Appeal

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CJ Koome calls for speedy appellate justice as Justice Kairu assumes office as President of the Court of Appeal Nairobi, 16 July 2026 Chief Justice Martha Koome, has called for speedy delivery of appellate justice and a renewed focus on eliminating case backlog while emphasizing the central role of the Court of Appeal within Kenya's constitutional architecture. Speaking during the installation of Justice Gatembu Kairu as the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Justice noted that as the country's principal appellate court and the final judicial forum in most disputes, the Court safeguards consistency in the interpretation of the law,...

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03 July
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Judiciary calls for sustained investment to address court performance gaps

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NEWS RELEASE. NAIROBI. Friday, July 3, 2026. Judiciary calls for sustained investment to address court performance gaps Chief Justice Martha Koome has identified inadequate infrastructure, staffing shortages, ICT constraints, and growing operational demands as key challenges that continue to affect the performance of court stations. Speaking during the official release of the 2024/2025 Performance Management and Measurement Understanding (PMMU) evaluation report, Chief Justice Koome called for sustained investment in modern court infrastructure, expanded judicial capacity, strengthened governance systems, accelerated digital transformation, and improved operational efficiency to ensure that the Judiciary remains resilient, responsive, and fit for purpose. The Chief Justice said that accelerating...

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23 June
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PJ ERLC launches Employment and Labour Relations Court Sub-Registry in Narok.

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Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), Justice Monica Mbaru, has officially launched the Employment and Labour Relations Court Sub-Registry in Narok. The new sub-registry is expected to serve residents of Narok County and neighbouring regions, who previously had to travel to Nakuru to file employment and labour-related cases. Speaking during the launch, Justice Mbaru reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to effective and efficient service delivery, the promotion of integrity, and the realization of the Judiciary’s blueprint of Social Transformation through Access to Justice. She noted that the establishment of the Narok Sub-Registry marks a significant step towards ensuring that...

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22 June
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CJ calls for people-centred justice systems as Africa’s judicial leaders convene in Nairobi to take stock of the state of ADR in African judiciaries

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CJ calls for people-centred justice systems as Africa’s judicial leaders convene in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya, 19 June 2026 – Chief Justice Martha Koome, has called for the transformation of Africa's justice systems to become more accessible, inclusive, responsive and people-centred. Speaking during the official opening of the 3rd Africa Chief Justices' Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Forum in Nairobi, Chief Justice Koome emphasized the importance of strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and alternative justice systems to complement formal court processes and expand access to justice for millions of Africans. "We gather at a time when access to justice remains one of the defining challenges...

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18 June
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CJ Koome Calls on African Judiciaries to Broaden Understanding of Justice Outcomes

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Embu. News Release. June 18, 2026. CJ Koome Calls on African Judiciaries to Broaden Understanding of Justice Outcomes Leaders of African judiciaries have been urged to broaden their understanding of justice outcomes by remaining firmly committed to African justice mechanisms and the principle of Ubuntu in order to transform the delivery of justice across the continent. Speaking during the official opening of the 4th National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) in Kenya at University of Embu, Chief Justice Martha Koome underscored the growing recognition that the future of justice in Africa must be rooted not only in strong institutions but also in...

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