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09 July
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Legal fraternity honours Nowrojee in special court proceedings

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Legal fraternity honours Nowrojee The legal fraternity held special court proceedings in honour of the late Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee. Chief Justice Martha Koome led a bench of judges comprising of Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga and Principal Judges Oscar Angote (ELC), Eric Ogola (High Court) and Byram Ongaya (ELRC), in honour of the late Senior Counsel. CJ Koome said the tradition of conducting Closing of File Proceedings for departed colleagues at the Bar and the Bench is intended to serve as a symbolic reminder to both the members of the bench and bar that they are called to serve as...

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09 July
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Supreme Court engages public on its jurisprudence

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Supreme Court engages public on its jurisprudence. The Supreme Court gave another lecture to engage the public on its jurisprudence and share on what the court has been doing since its inception. Supreme Judge Njoki Ndungu who gave the lecture titled: “The Supreme Court of Kenya’s Evolving Jurisprudence on Criminal Law,” at Moi University, School of Law, said it is important to have conversations around the decisions that the court has been delivering adding that it’s through the lectures that the judges can share with the public what the court has been doing. “It is very difficult for Supreme Court judges to engage...

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27 June
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DCJ Mwilu Urges Heads of Stations to Enhance Supervision of Registry Operations

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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has called on Heads of Court Stations to strengthen the supervision of registry operations to boost court efficiency and service delivery. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 12th Annual Heads of Station Forum in Makueni, DCJ Mwilu stressed that the productivity of any court is closely tied to the efficiency of its registry. “No matter how competent and industrious a judge or judicial officer may be, if the registry is inefficient for whatever reason, that court will also be unproductive,” she stated. She commended this year’s forum for focusing on registry operations, describing it as a...

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26 June
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PUBLIC STATEMENT – Targeting Court Infrastructure undermines the Rule of Law and Access to Justice

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On behalf of the Judiciary and in my personal capacity, I extend heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who tragically lost their lives during the protests held on 25th June 2025. I also wish a quick recovery to all those who sustained injuries and extend sympathies to those whose businesses and livelihoods were vandalized, looted and destroyed. The Constitution, under Article 37, guarantees every citizen the right to assemble, demonstrate, and picket. However, this right must be exercised peaceably and without arms. It does not extend to acts that cause harm, destroy property, or endanger the lives...

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24 June
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CJ Koome Launches Mahakama Popote Guidelines to Boost Access to Justice

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Makueni, Kenya – June 24, 2025 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched Mahakama Popote Guidelines, a set of protocols governing the Judiciary’s virtual case management system that enables judicial officers to handle matters across regions using technology. The Mahakama Popote program has been implemented in the Magistrates Courts—an innovative initiative designed to optimize the deployment of judicial officers and enhance service delivery across the country. This program allows judicial officers to handle cases regardless of the court station in which they were filed, thereby making use of available human capital more efficiently. Speaking during the opening of the 12th Annual Heads...

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16 May
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CJ Koome urges the Executive and Parliament to enhance Judiciary budgetary allocation for optimal service delivery

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NEWS RELEASE NAIROBI. Friday, May 16, 2025. CJ Koome urges the Executive and Parliament to enhance Judiciary budgetary allocation for optimal service delivery Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Executive and Parliament, to enhance Judiciary’s budgetary allocation to enable optimal delivery of its mandate and serve the public.  Speaking during the launch of the E-Judiciary Mobile Application, the Judiciary Innovations Compendium, and the Performance Management and Measurement Evaluation (PMMU) Report 2023–2024, the CJ said several courts continued to operate under serious constraints—including shortages of judges and judicial officers, heavy caseloads, inadequate infrastructure, and significant gaps in human and financial resources. "As many of...

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23 April
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Promoting holistic well-being beyond the courtroom: Mahakama legends excel in the Easter Bonanza tournament.

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The Mahakama Legends, a football team composed of Judicial officers and staff, emerged victorious in the Easter Bonanza tournament held in Arusha, Tanzania. The tournament featured teams from both Kenya and Tanzania, fostering cross-border camaraderie and competition.  The team is part of the Judiciary Wellness Programme which aims to promote good health, teamwork, and productivity among judicial officers and staff. By engaging in sports, the Judiciary not only enhances physical fitness but also strengthens professional bonds, contributing to a more efficient and motivated workforce.  This victory highlights the importance of work-life balance and showcases the Judiciary's commitment to holistic well-being beyond the...

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23 April
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CJ Koome closes 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference with a call for transformative leadership

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CJ Koome Closes 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference with a Call for Transformative Leadership Chief Justice Martha Koome, officially closed the 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference Themed “15 Years of Devolution: The High Court’s Role in Shaping Governance,” the conference brought together Judges of the High Court, Deputy Registrars, and key stakeholders from across the Judiciary. In her closing address, the CJ lauded participants for their candid discussions, active engagement, and renewed commitment to judicial excellence. The conference offered a moment of reflection on the Judiciary’s role in advancing devolution and confronting emerging challenges, particularly in an era of increased public scrutiny...

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16 April
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Judge calls for trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions to inspire confidence in the justice sector.

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Justice Odunga calls for trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions to inspire confidence in the justice sector. Court of Appeal Judge George Odunga has called for building of trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions in order to inspire confidence and trust in the justice sector by effectively understanding and responding to peoples’ needs and aspirations. Speaking at Strathmore University in Nairobi when he officially closed the 2025 Annual Mediation Summit on Land, Land Use, and Climate Change Disputes, Justice Odunga who chairs the Mediation Accreditation Committee said this can only be achieved by empowering people and communities to claim their rights and participate in...

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10 April
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DCJ Mwilu roots for a robust insolvency law regime

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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has advocated for a robust insolvency law regime particularly in light of the local and global economic challenges to provide a structured legal framework to deal with financial distress, benefiting both debtors and creditors. Speaking at the closing of this year’s Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Judges Conference, themed ‘Insolvency, Labour Rights, and Technology,’ the Deputy Chief Justice explained that Insolvency law is a specialised and important area of the law that provides a structured legal framework crucial to the financial stability of the wider economy. DCJ Mwilu emphasized the crucial role played by judges and...

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