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New members of the Media Complaints Commission take Oath of Office

Milimani Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division Presiding Judge Lucy Njuguna presided over the swearing-in of Ms Lucy Minayo Lugatia and Anthony Nzau Musau as members of the Media Complaints Commission. Judge Njuguna said their duty is to uphold the principles of impartiality, diligence, and respect for all citizens as they adjudicate on matters involving disputes between the media, government and the general public. She urged them to stand firm in their oath and mandate saying that the commission is a cornerstone of democratic governance. “As you begin your term, you’ll encounter complaints that demand careful listening, equitable judgment, and clear...

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Court of Appeal meet to chart a progressive path

Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. ...

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CRJ Mokaya presents State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report to Senate Committee

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs & Human Rights to formally present the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) for FY 2023/2024. In her remarks, Hon. Mokaya thanked the Committee for considering the Report, noting that SOJAR is a key accountability and performance evaluation tool through which the Judiciary reports on its service to the people of Kenya. She was accompanied by Ms. Rose Wachuka, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Justice, and senior members of the Judiciary Management Team. Key...

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Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola speaks at the Africa Law Tech Festival 2025

Supreme Court Judge and Chair of Integrated Court Management Systems Committee (ICMS) Justice Isaac Lenaola delivered the keynote address on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome at the Africa Law Tech Festival 2025 in Nairobi. "We are living in a time where courts are not only temples of justice, but also nodes in a digital ecosystem. The Judiciary cannot stand outside the currents of digital transformation,” he stated. Justice Lenaola was joined by Justices Aleem Visram, Caroline Kendagor, among others. His keynote, titled “Disruptions and Adjustments: The Changing Landscape for the Judiciary in Kenya,” explored key themes including: 1. Disruptions...

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CRJ tours Dagoretti and Kikuyu Law Courts

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya visited Dagoretti and Kikuyu Law Courts to assess the facilities and security as well as ascertain how fast the operations can return to normalcy. The CRJ who was accompanied by the Deputy Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo, Registrar in the Office of CRJ Esther Nyaiyaki and other Judiciary officials assured that operations of the courts would resume after construction and renovation of the two courts. “We have set aside the budget to enhance the security of the court so that the premises can be protected as well as officers and public who access the...

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Legal fraternity honours Nowrojee in special court proceedings

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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Supreme Court engages public on its jurisprudence

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

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

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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CJ Koome Launches Mahakama Popote Guidelines to Boost Access to Justice

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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