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CJ Koome Launches Al-Islaah Alternative Justice Centre in Garissa

Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially launched the Garissa County Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) County Action Plan, the Garissa AJS Model, and the Al-Islaah Justice Centre, marking a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s efforts to promote community-based dispute resolution. Speaking during the event, CJ Koome highlighted that the Al-Islaah Justice Centre will serve not only as a hub for resolving disputes but also as a powerful cultural symbol of peace, dialogue, and unity. “The term Al-Islaah, meaning ‘reconciliation’ in Arabic, captures the spirit of this centre. It will be a place where the wisdom of elders, the moral authority of religious leaders,...

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CJ Koome terms the Constitution a transformative governance framework

Nairobi, Kenya – August 27, 2025 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the transformative power of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, describing it as a catalyst for good governance, social justice, human rights, equality, and accountability. Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Constitution—commemorated during a Katiba Day event convened by the Nation Media Group—CJ Koome said the 2010 Constitution marked a turning point for the Judiciary. It entrenched judicial independence, redefined accountability, and placed access to justice at the core of Kenya’s justice system. “Fifteen years later, we can look back with pride at the distance we have travelled, while...

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CJ Koome Roots for AJS to Resolve Long Running Land Disputes

CJ Koome Roots for AJS to Resolve Long Running Land Disputes Alternative Justice System (AJS) has proved to be an effective, restorative, and humane way of resolving long running land disputes, especially those that have piled in court for years. Speaking during the launch of the Mombasa Alternative Justice Systems Centre, County Action Plan and Model, Chief Justice Martha Koome termed AJS a ‘community healer,’ stressing that it yields wholesome justice that promotes peace and social cohesion. She urged the Mombasa community to utilize AJS to resolve some of the long running land disputes in courts. ”Land disputes account for a majority of...

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Joint Forum of The Judiciary And The National Assembly

The Judiciary and the National Assembly convened in Mombasa on Friday, 22nd August 2025, for a landmark Joint Forum under the theme “Social Transformation through Institutional Comity.” The Forum brought together leaders of the two Arms of government, senior State officers, and experts to reflect on the constitutional relationship between Parliament and the Judiciary, and to chart pathways for strengthening Kenya’s democracy and governance through collaborative constitutionalism between the two State Organs. The Forum was officially opened by Hon. Justice Martha Koome, EGH, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, and Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula,EGH, MP, Speaker...

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“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome.

“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern over the rising wave of cyberattacks directed at the Kenyan Judiciary and the serious threats these attacks pose to judicial independence. Speaking while officially opening the 2025 Judges Colloquium themed 'Digital Transformation, Technology and Law – Tech Justice,’ Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that despite ICT’s profound benefits in enhancing access to justice, technology has also come with its darker side, which poses a real and present threat to judicial independence. The CJ particularly observed that social...

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Judiciary, KDF and KRA share best practices on large-scale projects management

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya led the Judiciary Management Team in a high-level knowledge exchange session with representatives from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The engagement focused on sharing best practices in the management of large-scale projects, particularly in the areas of planning, prioritization, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. Participants explored practical strategies for optimizing the use of limited resources to deliver high impact projects. The discussions highlighted successful models from KDF and KRA, providing valuable insights into how institutional efficiencies can be harnessed to deliver transformative results. A key focus of the session was...

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CRJ Mokaya convenes management meeting to discuss Judiciary projects

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya convened a strategic session with the Judiciary management team to review the status of construction, infrastructure, and ICT projects, focusing on overcoming bottlenecks and generating innovative solutions despite budget constraints. The meeting underscored the Judiciary’s commitment to green energy and water conservation, with Etago, Kajiado, and Naivasha Law Courts cited as models for solar-powered operations. Future projects will target Green Certification and smart, digitally enabled buildings. In line with the STAJ Blueprint, which positions technology as a key enabler of justice, updates were provided on the rollout of ICT systems such as the Cause List...

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Judiciary to leverage AI to enhance justice

NAIROBI. Monday, August 11, 2025. Judiciary to leverage AI to enhance justice. The Judiciary is developing an Artificial Intelligence Adoption Policy Framework to guide integration of AI tools to enhance judicial operations. Speaking during an engagement between the Supreme Court of Kenya and the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Martha Koome said that a Judiciary AI policy will enhance case management, legal research, predictive analytics and administrative support. “To ensure ethical, safe, and purposeful adoption, we are developing the Judiciary Artificial Intelligence Adoption Policy Framework to guide integration of AI tools while safeguarding judicial independence, data privacy, and due process,” the...

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CRJ Mokaya joins Environment and Land Court judges during their training

Commissioner Justice Antony Mrima and Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya joined the Environment and Land Court on its second day of the training themed “Navigating the Legal and Judicial Frontiers of Carbon Offsetting in Environment and Land Adjudication.” “Our commitment is not theoretical. We are taking tangible, demonstrable steps embracing paperless court systems, institutionalising e-filing, supporting the national tree-growing campaign, and incorporating green building standards in court infrastructure development," the CRJ said. She added: "These are not simply administrative innovations they are a declaration of intent: that the Judiciary shall not only adjudicate environmental matters but also model environmental...

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ELC judges trained on Carbon Offsetting

The Environment and Land Court Judges are participating in a Carbon Offsetting Training workshop. The programme aims to strengthen the Judiciary's capacity to handle Carbon Offset disputes and will explore a broad range of issues, including the architecture of carbon markets and trading mechanisms. The judges will be exposed to emerging regulatory and institutional landscapes, and comparative jurisprudence on carbon-related disputes. The training will also incorporate the voices of duty bearers, community representatives, and sectoral actors to provide grounded insights.   [gallery size="medium" ids="36757,36758,36759,36760,36761,36762,36763,36764,36765,36766,36767,36768,36769,36770,36771"]...

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