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CJ reaffirms Judiciary’s commitment to integrity, efficiency in service delivery.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed Judiciary’s commitment to the values of integrity, and efficiency in delivering justice to the public. The Chief Justice said that the Judiciary has intensified the focus on improving case management and ensuring that court users are not subjected to delays or administrative inefficiencies. “We, as judicial officers and judges, find ourselves on trial - under public examination for how we manage cases and serve court users, and regrettably, for renewed allegations of corruption in some court stations,“ the CJ cautioned. Speaking virtually at the start of the second cohort of the Magistrates and Kadhis colloquium themed: ‘Digital...

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Special Proceedings held for Late Justice Majanja and Justice Ogembo

NAIROBI. April 4, 2025. Special Proceedings held for Late Justice Majanja and Justice Ogembo The legal fraternity led by Chief Justice Martha Koome today closed the files of two judges - the late David Majanja and the late Daniel Ogembo who passed on in 2024. This was during the special court tribute session proceedings held in honour of the two judges at Milimani Law Courts that also saw the proceedings adopted as a permanent record of the Court for the distinguished judges. Judges and representatives from the legal profession who made submissions before the tribute bench presided over by Chief Justice and President...

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CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system

NAIROBI. April 4, 2025. CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged stakeholders in the justice sector to build a justice system that serves families with compassion, fairness, and integrity. Speaking during the Milimani Chief Magistrate Family Court Open Day themed “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Access to Justice through Collaboration,” Chief Justice Martha Koome said stakeholders in the justice system must work together to build a justice system that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the lived realities of families. She noted that this is the spirit of Court Users Committees (CUCs) — to serve as...

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Anti-corruption guiding framework for the justice sector unveiled to fight corruption

Nairobi, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.  Anti-corruption guiding framework for the justice sector unveiled to fight corruption Chief Justice Martha Koome has unveiled an Anti-Corruption Strategic Guiding Framework for Kenya's justice sector that is aimed at fostering a robust, transparent, and accountable justice system that proactively addresses the multifaceted challenges posed by corruption. CJ Koome emphasized that the framework equips Justice Sector Agencies with a clear roadmap of well-defined interventions, spanning short-term, mid-term, and long-term efforts in the fight against corruption. “By fostering inter-agency collaboration and partnerships, we can effectively combat corruption, enhance service delivery, and restore hope to our nation. This is an...

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CJ Koome Hosts Netherlands Royal Couple

Chief Justice Martha Koome today hosted His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The Royal Couple is on a State Visit to Kenya, affirming the strong bilateral ties between Kenya and the Netherlands and underscoring their shared commitment to the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. Bilateral discussions with the Judiciary revolved around three main areas: Judicial Independence and National Stability - Chief Justice Koome emphasized that an independent Judiciary is the cornerstone of Kenya’s democracy, protecting the Constitution, guaranteeing fair trials, and safeguarding citizens’...

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CRJ receives the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission

Hon. Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission, led by Rebecca Sparkman, Deputy Division Chief (Fiscal Affairs Department), at the Supreme Court. The meeting served as an introductory session for the IMF’s diagnostic assessment, aimed at identifying weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities that hinder macroeconomic stability and growth. The Chief Registrar was accompanied by Registrars of the High Court and the Office of the Chief Registrar, the Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, Director of the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance and Head of Resource Mobilization Unit.Their participation underscored the Judiciary’s...

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Small Claims Court launched in Voi and Garissa

The Office of the Registrar Magistrates Court (ORMC) launched the latest Small Claims Courts (SCC) at Voi and Garissa bringing the number to 40 countrywide. The launch that was presided over by Justice Edward Wabwoto PJ Voi ELC and Justice John Nyabuto Onyiego PJ Garissa Law Courts is aimed at taking court services closer to the people and opening the doorways of justice. The event was also graced by Hon. Mildred Obura HoS Voi Law Courts, Hon. Thomas Muraguri HoS Garissa Law Courts, Hon. Susan Gitonga, Deputy Registrar Small Claims Court and Adjudicators Hon. Manuela Kinyanjui HoS Milimani, Hon. Vera...

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CLARIFICATION ON A STORY TITLED “NTSA, TSC, JUDICIARY AMONG KENYA’S MOST CORRUPTION INSTITUTIONS – EACC REPORT”

The Judiciary’s attention has been drawn to a story written by one Moses Kinyanjui and published by Citizen Digital on 11th February 2025 (www.citizen.digital). The story is titled “NTSA, TSC, Judiciary Among Kenya’s Most Corrupt Institutions – EACC report.” The story quotes its source as the National Ethics and Corruption Survey of 2023 released by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. The first thing one notices, upon reading the story, is the sharp and deliberate discordance between the title and the body of the article. The story starts by naming TEN public bodies that “were listed as the top institutions with a 100%...

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Chief Justice Martha Koome Hosts Chief Justice Inam Karimov of Azerbaijan

Chief Justice Martha Koome has today held a media briefing in Nairobi marking the end of an official visit of Chief Justice Inam Karimov of the Republic of Azerbaijan. CJ Koome noted that the engagement with the Judiciary of Azerbaijan underscored the importance of judicial diplomacy—where ideas, best practices, and experiences transcend borders to strengthen justice systems worldwide. “By partnering with Azerbaijan, the Judiciary of Kenya opens doors for innovation, reform, and capacity building, benefiting not just the two institutions but the people they serve,” she said. During the visit, Chief Justice Karimov and his delegation held discussions with the Principal Judges...

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