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DCJ Mwilu urges judicial officers to uphold fairness, independence and integrity

DCJ Mwilu urges judicial officers to uphold fairness, independence and integrity. Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged judicial officers to uphold fairness, independence, competence and integrity in delivery of justice. The DCJ called on Magistrates and Kadhis to abide by their oath of office that mandates them to dispense justice without any fear, favour, bias, affection, ill-will, prejudice or any political, religious or other influence. Speaking at the conclusion of the Magistrates’ and Kadhis’ Colloquium in Naivasha, the Deputy Chief Justice emphasized the enduring foundational principles enshrined in the oath of office, which all judicial officers must uphold with the utmost...

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CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system

NAIROBI. April 4, 2025. CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged stakeholders in the justice sector to build a justice system that serves families with compassion, fairness, and integrity. Speaking during the Milimani Chief Magistrate Family Court Open Day themed “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Access to Justice through Collaboration,” Chief Justice Martha Koome said stakeholders in the justice system must work together to build a justice system that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the lived realities of families. She noted that this is the spirit of Court Users Committees (CUCs) — to serve as...

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DCJ urges judicial officers to adopt to an increasing digital world

Nairobi, Friday, March 28, 2025. DCJ urges judicial officers to adopt to an increasing digital world Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged judicial officers to adapt to an increasingly digitised world to improve and enhance access to justice. Speaking at the closing of the Magistrates and Kadhis Colloquium, themed: “Digital Transformation, Technology and The Law - Tech Justice,” the DCJ noted that even as the adoption of technology presented challenges, the institution’s experience over the past six years has proven that digitisation offers immense benefits to the Judiciary. DCJ Mwilu stated that the environment for judicial practice is evolving rapidly, making it crucial for...

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JUDICIARY ADOPTS NEW STRATEGY TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced a change of strategy in fighting corruption in the Judiciary. Speaking while virtually opening the Magistrates and Kadhis annual colloquium being held in Naivasha, CJ Koome said the Judiciary has partnered with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission and National Intelligence Service and adopted an intelligence- based model in a renewed fight against corruption. “The new approach will help us to identify patterns, hotspots and individuals who may be involved in corrupt practices and to intervene early,” she said. The new intelligence-based model will bolster the already existing approaches to fighting corruption. She said the...

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Magistrate conducts court session at the newly established Tongaren Mobile Court

Kimilili Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Gladys Adhiambo held her first court session at the newly established Tongaren mobile court. The mobile court will serve Tongaren, Mbakalo, Mukuyuni, Kiminini, Brigadier and Bungoma North areas. Among those present during the court session were Tongaren OCS Benson Chepso, Prosecutor Laban Ng’etich and Court Assistant Christine Wamunyole, among others.   [gallery size="large" ids="31224,31225,31226,31227,31228"]...

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Case Tracking System automates registry system at Kehancha

Kehancha Law Courts Principal Magistrate Linus Mesa (L) examines the Case Tracking System with Judith Alambo (C) and Court Administrator Enock Chiboli (R).nnThe Case Tracking System is registry automation system that tracks the life cycle of case, indicates the status of a case, generates the Causelist, keeps an e-diary and generates reports.nnThe Court, located in Migori County, continues to hear and handle urgent matters, pleas as well as applications. Further, the Court will hold a Court Users Committee meeting to deliberate on the MoH inspection report on the upscaling of court operations.nn[caption id="attachment_19286" align="alignnone" width="720"] Kehancha Law Courts Principal Magistrate...

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