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DCJ urges ELC judges to remain steadfast in upholding the Constitution

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu made her remarks at the training workshop on environmental law for judges of Environment and Land Court. She urged them to remain steadfast in upholding the Constitution and to use the training to enhance the administration of justice.   [gallery size="medium" ids="32982,32983,32984,32985,32986,32987,32988,32989,32990,32991,32992,32993,32994,32995,32996"]...

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Sh52bn released back to economy through Court Annexed Mediation – CJ Koome

Approximately Sh52.1 billion has been released back to the economy as a result of the expeditious resolution of cases through Court Annexed Mediation (CAM), data released by Chief Justice Martha Koome shows. CJ Koome told participants at the start of the 2nd Annual Mediation Summit that a total of 16,770 matters out of 18,162 referred to Court Annexed Mediation had been resolved, translating to a 92.3 per cent conclusion rate. “The settlement rate has been improving yearly.  The last financial year 2022/23 saw a settlement rate of 51.2 per cent; while in the current year 2023/24, the settlement rate is at 54.98...

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Judge Mrima engages with mediators in Kitale

Kitale Presiding Judge Anthony Mrima led Magistrates of the court in an engagement with Mediators who practice at the court where they deliberated on issues affecting Court Annexed Mediation (CAM). The judge pledged support for the Mediators and urged the Magistrates to refer cases for mediation to reduce case backlog at the station.   [gallery size="medium" ids="32952,32953,32954"]...

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CRJ Mokaya meets Judiciary’s management team

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya today met with the Judiciary Management Team which comprises the Registrars of various courts as well as Directors and heads of administrative units. The meeting followed days of separate consultative meetings between the Chief Registrar and individual members of the Judiciary’s Management Team to cultivate better understanding of their respective mandates. In her first joint engagement with the Management since assuming office, the Chief Registrar was taken through the progress of implementation of the Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint, paying special attention to signature programmes such as the Small Claims...

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CRJ meets with Registrars

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya held a consultative meeting with the Registrars of the Superior Courts, Magistrates Court, Tribunals and Automation on a wide range of issues. The CRJ highlighted the key role Registrars play in management of courts under the leadership of the Chief Justice, President Court of Appeal, the respective Principal Judges and the Chief Registrar. She further noted that the Registrars’ role as the link between the Judicial and Administrative functions is critical in the administration of Justice. She assured the Registrars of her support and commitment to a consultative approach in the endeavour to actualize...

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CAMAT officials Sworn in

Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal members sworn in Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo today presided over the swearing in ceremony of the Chairperson and six Members of the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal. The Chairperson is Ms. Rosemary Kuria and Members are Ms. Vivienne Namadoa, Mr. Manyura Tiberius, Ms. Patience Nyange, Ms. Ruth Okowa, Mr. Timothy Toroney and Dr. Samson Kitonyi. Also sworn in was a Member of Legal Education Appeals Tribunal, Stephen Gitonga who has been re-appointed for another term. In her maiden speech, Rosemary Kuria, the Chairperson of the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal appreciated the heavy responsibility...

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CJ and CRJ engage with Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on enhancement of service delivery

CJ AND CRJ ENGAGE WITH MILIMANI ANTI-CORRUPTION COURT Chief Justice Martha Koome, accompanied by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya, today visited the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court to engage with Judges, Magistrates and Staff on enhancement of service delivery. They also visited the pilot National Transcription Centre to appreciate the progress made in adopting technology as an enabler of justice. The CJ stated that the country’s focus on the fight against corruption puts the spotlight on the Anti-Corruption Court which deals with high profile cases. She reminded the Judges and Judicial Officers that the work they do is critical because the...

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CRJ Mokaya meets ELRC and pledges to support it execute its mandate

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya paid a courtesy visit to the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), in a bid to understand the status and priorities of the court. This will help her to support and facilitate the court to deliver on its mandate. CRJ Mokaya underscored that ELRC is a critical court where both the Judiciary and JSC are clients noting that the court is occasionally called upon to arbitrate between the two institutions. She said the Court is progressive and its decisions have informed decision-making at JSC. The CRJ announced that one of the strategies she will...

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Tax Appeals Tribunal in Mt Kenya Region to create awareness on tax disputes resolution

Tax Appeals Tribunal in Mt Kenya Region to create awareness on tax disputes resolution The Tax Appeals Tribunal led by its chairman Eric Ngongesa this week on Monday April 8, kicked-off a sensitization campaign in Mt Kenya Region to create awareness on the tribunal’s mandate, its processes and the tax payers’ rights, as well as tax dispute resolution issues in Kenya. On Monday, the team which included members of the Tribunal, KRA, ICPAK, LSK and Kenya Law representatives sensitized stakeholders who included lawyers and business people in Embu town on tax resolution issues. On Thursday April 11 and Friday April 12, the team...

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