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CRJ Mokaya commits to pursue 100pc funding for Judiciary

Monday, March 25, 2024. Nairobi. CRJ Mokaya commits to pursue 100pc funding for Judiciary Winfridah Boyani Mokaya has assumed office as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary with a commitment to pursue 100 per cent funding by the government for access to justice, to mirror support provided to the security sector. Mokaya said the funding, the Judiciary is seeking is reasonable and should be administered as a public good. “We need to make a better case for our budget allocation by shifting the case away from aggregate percentages to more modern and innovative methods that first consider unit costs such as cost...

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CJ urges judges to champion multi-door approach to justice delivery and embrace technology

Kisumu. Monday, March 25, 2024. CJ urges judges to champion multi-door approach to justice delivery and embrace technology Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the efficiency of court processes in order to expand the frontiers of justice. Speaking during the opening of the High Court Leaders Conference in Kisumu, the Chief Justice said technological advancements and operational strategies are not just about enhancing efficiency; but they are also about transforming the way that justice is administered. “Reliable data and streamlined processes are the bedrock of effective...

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CJ Koome calls for action among stakeholders to stem road carnage

News Editors Nairobi. Friday, March 22, 2024. CJ Koome calls for action among stakeholders to stem road carnage Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for vigilance on the roads to stem prevalent road accidents. In a speech read on her behalf by Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi during the Milimani Traffic Court Open Day held in Nairobi, the CJ said that it is only through the actions of all stakeholders that tangible solutions will be found to deal with the rising road carnage. “It is through our actions that we transform intentions into reality, crafting a safer road environment for ourselves and future generations....

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Judiciary opposed to merger of ELRC and ELC with High Court – CJ Koome

[gallery size="medium" ids="32469,32470,32471"] NAIVASHA, Kenya March 21, 2024 - Chief Justice Martha Koome has written to the leadership of Parliament expressing the Judiciary’s opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment to merge the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), the Environment and Land Court (ELC) with the High Court. The Chief Justice contends that there was informed reasoning that prompted Kenyans to demand for specialised courts to handle employment and labour relations, and also environment and land matters. “The contribution by the two courts to expeditious delivery of justice and a robust jurisprudence in these areas of special concern to Kenyans justify the continued...

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Judicial Service Commission appoints Hon Mokaya as the new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

Hon. Winrida Mokaya Boyani is the new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary. Mokaya was appointed after a competitive recruitment process, where six other candidates were interviewed for the post. Hon Mokaya replaces Hon Anne Amadi whose term came to an end this year. Other candidates who were interviewed for the post are: Ms Rose Macharia Wachuka, Jack Ouma Busalile Mwimali, Ms Anne Wambeti Ireri, Hon Paul N. Maina, Hon Caroline Kendagor Jepyegen and Hon Kennedy Kandet Lenkamai. "Following deliberation and careful consideration of the candidates based on merit, performance and suitability for the position, the JSC has appointed Hon. Mokaya Frida Boyani as...

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Traffic Court strategizes on ways to sensitize road users in observing traffic rules

Milimani Traffic Court, Senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu chairs a meeting with various law enforcers to strategize on ways to sensitize road users in observing traffic rules. The meeting planned to hold joint road shows and open days in various areas in Nairobi City County where the public will be sensitized on traffic laws. Those in attendance included traffic court magistrates, NTSA, traffic police and prisons representatives among others. [gallery size="large" ids="32325,32326,32327"] ...

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Judiciary to construct modern courthouse at Takaba in Mandera County

Takaba Kadhi Court Senior Resident Kadhi Hussein Mohammed, members of Takaba Court Users Committee as well as Judiciary's Directorate of Building Services officers QS David Ruto and Architect Jaffar Suleiman at the proposed site for the construction of modern courthouse. The team visited the area to handover the site to the contractor for the construction of Takaba Law Courts building. The court that will house magistrates and Kadhis courtrooms will serve Takaba and Banisa areas.   [gallery size="large" ids="32310,32311,32312"]...

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Court Users Committee members discuss effective ways of enhancing administration of justice in Elgeyo Marakwet

Iten Environment and Land Court Deputy Registrar Virginia Karanja chairs the Elgeyo Marakwet Court Users Committee meeting on behalf of ELC Judge Lucy Waithaka in Iten. The team discussed ways of enhancing administration of justice in the area.   [gallery size="large" ids="32303,32304,32305,32306,32307"]...

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