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The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering timely, affordable, and accessible justice for ordinary Kenyans, as it moves to address emerging challenges affecting the Small Claims Court, including rising case volumes and delays in the resolution of disputes. Chief Justice Martha Koome said measures under consideration include additional magistrates, designation of case managers, engagement with the National Assembly and Treasury for additional funding to engage Adjudicators, establishment of a special division to handle cases of road traffic accidents within 60 days, streamlining the appellate mechanisms of civil claims in the Magistracy and the High Court, collaboration with the Law Society...
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Nairobi. Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Judiciary Commits to Gender Mainstreaming, Diversity, and Affirmative Action The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to gender mainstreaming and the implementation of diversity and affirmative action initiatives across all levels of the institution, underscoring its obligation to foster a workplace where every individual is protected, valued, and enabled to serve with honour and dignity. The institution has pledged to safeguard employee welfare, address workplace sexual harassment, ensure safe reporting mechanisms, and promote a secure and dignified working environment. Speaking during the launch of the Employee Protection Unit (EPU), Gender Inclusion and Diversity (GID) Unit, and the Gender Mainstreaming,...
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[gallery size="medium" ids="37621,37622"] CJ Koome outlines key justice reforms, pledges responsive Judiciary Chief Justice Martha Koome has outlined key strategies being implemented by the Judiciary to enhance the administration of justice, while reaffirming her commitment to building a responsive Judiciary that is attuned to the justice needs, lived experiences, and evolving expectations of Kenyans. Speaking during this year’s Judiciary Dialogue Day at Kibera Law Courts which is being observed in courts across the country, CJ Koome said that justice system must be shaped through continuous engagement with the people it serves. “We established the Judiciary Dialogue Day as a deliberate platform for listening. This...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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