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CJ gives order on case backlog

MOMBASA, FRIDAY, April 12, 2019. Chief Justice David Maraga today directed the Court of Appeal to ensure they reduced the age of the oldest cases in their systems to less than one year.nHe said this was the only way the people of Kenya, particularly the business community who hurt most from delayed justice,  can have confidence in the justice system.nWhile opening the new Court of Appeal station in Mombasa, the CJ said currently there were about 4,000 cases in the appellate court.nThe President of the Court of Appeal, Justice William Ouko, said special service week sessions would be lauched at the...

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Court holds 2nd edition of Inns of Court

In a bid to enhance a cordial bar-bench relationship aimed towards achieving greater efficiency in the dispensation of justice, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) held the second edition of the Inns of Court that brought together judicial officers and advocates practicing in the court.nnThemed: Towards improving effective dispensation of justice in Kenya, advocates, and judges of the ELRC, led by Principal Judge, Lady Justice Maureen Onyango, had an open discussion on areas that affect court processes.nnLady Justice Maureen Onyango noted that the event was an opportunity for young advocates to learn from experienced legal practitioners and share on...

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JSC tours court in Kirinyaga

The JSC team paid the Kirinyaga Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri a courtesy call where they requested the County boss to collaborate with the Judiciary in ensuring access to justice for all members of the public. The commissioners also met the County Commissioner, the local LSK chapter, CUC members and Kerugoya Law Courts staff.nn nn nn ...

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Commissioners meet Nyeri governor

JSC Commissioners paid Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga a courtesy call, the County boss revealed that he has allocated the Judiciary land at Kieni and Mukurweini for construction of courts.nnJSC Commissioners led by vice chairperson Mercy Dache said the Commission will factor into it's next budget funds for construction of the courts. The commissioners also met local area MPs, Nyeri law courts judges, magistrates and staff. They also inspected the Nyeri Court of Appeal building that is under renovation.nnnn  ...

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