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Ethical foundation necessary for enforcement of the Constitution

NAIROBI. Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Ethical foundation necessary for enforcement of the Constitution – CJ Koome Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for stronger ethical foundation within institutions tasked with safeguarding the Constitution and implementing landmark judicial decisions saying it is  essential for the enforcement of the Kenya's progressive Constitutional order as well as the landmark decisions arising from courts. The Chief Justice explained that jurisprudential victories have not always translated into lived realities for ordinary Kenyans saying that a wide gap persists between judicial ideals and on-the-ground implementation despite the global respect the High...

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Ethical Leadership in Public Finance: Human Rights Dimensions of Taxation and Debt Management

A Panel on Ethical Leadership in Public Finance: Human Rights Dimensions of Taxation and Debt Management during the High Court Annual Human Rights Summit. The panelists who included Alexander Rithi of the Institute of Social Accountability-TISA, Henry Gichana of Katiba Institute, Jason Braganza of African Forum on Debt and Development and Leonard Wanyama of the East Africa Forum on Debt and Development Network delved into the intersection of tax burden, debt distress and human rights and related issues during the session that was moderated by Angela Wangeci of the Institute of Social Accountability. They explored ways of ensuring upholding of...

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Driving Excellence in the High Court through Key Performance Indicators – KPIs, Timelines and Performance Expectations under STAJ–PMMU

Presenting on ‘Driving Excellence in the High Court through Key Performance Indicators - KPIs, Timelines and Performance Expectations under STAJ–PMMU’ Director, Directorate of Strategy Planning and Organizational Productivity (DSPOP) Dr. Joseph Osewe, told delegates that the High Court plays a pivotal role in the Judiciary’s transformation agenda, especially under the Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint, which emphasizes timely, fair, and predictable justice delivery. Rising public expectations and the need for accountability have made performance management more urgent than ever. The Performance Management and Measurement Understandings (PMMU) provides the framework through which the High Court aligns its operations with STAJ...

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The Ethical Re-imagination of the 2010 Constitution: Unfinished Business of Chapter 6

Constitutional expert Bobby Mkangi led the discussion on: The Ethical Re-imagination of the 2010 Constitution: Unfinished Business of Chapter 6 Bobby Mkangi dealt with “The Ethical Re-imagination of the 2010 Constitution: Unfinished Business of Chapter 6,” underscoring the importance of the voice of the people in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (CoK). He emphasized that 15 years ago, since the promulgation of the Constitution, there is a way Kenyans thought, envisioned and imagined their lives under the new constitutional order. Mkangi traced the history of the CoK 2010, highlighting the mandate of the Committee of Experts (CoE), the evolution of Chapter Six,...

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Residents of Migori give views on Judiciary and JSC budget proposals

MIGORI. Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Residents of Migori give views on Judiciary and JSC budget proposals The Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) this week continued with public hearing on FY 2026/27 and Medium Term (2026/27-2028/29) budget proposals in Migori town for South Nyanza region where members of public gave their views. The two institutions gave a report on highlights of some of the key milestones they have achieved while making a case for more funding as the Judiciary continues to grapple with financial challenges that undermine and threaten the administration of justice. The Judiciary highlighted chronic under-funding that has hindered achievement of key priority areas while singling...

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Lunga Lunga Mobile Court Holds First Sitting

The Lunga Lunga Mobile Court held its first official sitting , marking a key step in expanding access to justice for residents of Lunga Lunga. The session, which featured both the Kadhi’s Court and the Magistrate’s Court, brought essential judicial services closer to the community — a move residents say will save time and reduce the cost of seeking justice. The initiative reflects the Judiciary’s commitment to delivering justice to all, including those in remote areas. The milestone follows the successful launch of the mobile court earlier this month and reinforces ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice and service...

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Stakeholders call for Stronger Multi-Agency Collaboration and Increased Funding to Protect Children

Stakeholders call for Stronger Multi-Agency Collaboration and Increased Funding to Protect Children The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on the Administration of Justice for Children, Justice Teresia Matheka, has called for urgent reforms and enhanced coordination across all child protection agencies to address systemic failures that continue to expose Kenyan children to abuse, neglect, and injustice. Speaking during the official launch of the Annual Child Justice Service Month 2025, themed “Securing Justice for Every Child: Enhancing Multi-Agency Collaboration and Increasing Budgetary Allocation to Combat Child Abuse,” Justice Matheka underscored the need to translate commitments into tangible institutional action. “This theme must not remain...

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Supreme Court Engages Public in Mombasa on Protection of Human Rights and Civic Space

Supreme Court Engages Public in Mombasa on Protection of Human Rights and Civic Space Mombasa, Kenya – October 23, 2025 Supreme Court Judges Njoki Ndungu and William Ouko, alongside Dr. Mercy Deche and Mr. Tukero Ole Kina, on Thursday engaged members of the public in a town hall session at the Mombasa Law Courts to discuss the Court’s role in the protection of human rights and the civic space. The session was moderated by Prof. Sarah Kinyanjui. Speaking during the interactive session, Justice Njoki Ndungu emphasized the importance of public engagement in deepening understanding of the Court’s operations and decisions. “We are engaging the public so that people can understand how the Court operates. We want to include your views on how...

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Breaking the Cycle: Elimination of Child Labour in Forced Displacement Contexts in Kenya

As the Third Edition of the Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium and Exhibition - ELRASE III, convened under the theme, Elimination of all Forms of Child Labour and Access to Justice, entered its second day, participants focused on the topic; “Breaking the Cycle: Elimination of Child Labour in Forced Displacement Contexts in Kenya,” The forum deliberated on the drivers of child labour in refugee and host communities, innovative approaches that combine protection, education and livelihoods to prevent child labour, as well as policy and programmatic actions to accelerate progress towards the elimination of child labour in refugee and...

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Judiciary committed to eliminating child labour and strengthening access to justice for children – Says DCJ Mwilu

NAIROBI. Wednesday, September 17, 2025. DCJ Philomena Mwilu Calls for Urgent Action to Eliminate Child Labour. Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to eliminating child labour and strengthening access to justice for children during the closing ceremony of the Third Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE 3) held at Strathmore University. The Deputy Chief Justice highlighted the need for judicial courage and creativity in translating legal provisions into real protections for children, stressing that judges and magistrates hold the power to make justice a lived reality for Kenya’s youngest and most vulnerable. “Every judgment we...

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