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Three more new members join the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in of three new members of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) at the Supreme Court building, Nairobi.nnThe Tribunal is now fully constituted after Theresa Jepkemei Chepkwony, Mutubwa Wilfred Akhonya and Kiragu Gad Gathu took their Oaths of Office. They join the Chairperson, Desma Nungo and three other serving members Dr. Adelaide Mbaika Mbithi, Milly Lwanga and Paul Ngotho.nnThe PPDT has a role in the protection of our democracy and realisation of Kenyans’ right to free and fair elections and the right to vote as guaranteed in Article 38 of the Constitution.nnThe CJ...

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Chief Justice Martha Koome launches the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the transition of Judiciary Training Institute (JTI) to Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA), handover to incoming Academy's Director Judge Dr Smokin Wanjala, inauguration of the new KJA premises and launch of the new Academy’s website and the E-Learning platform at the KCB Leadership Centre, Karen.nn nn ...

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Public participates in Judiciary and JSC budget processes

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi led the JSC and Judiciary to receive views from stakeholders during public hearings on the institutions’ budget proposals for the FY 2022 - 2023. The proceedings held at Milimani also saw other stakeholders join the sessions virtually. n n n nn ...

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Judge Abda Aroni calls for an end to cultural malpractices against the girl child at the northern Kenya

Garissa High Court Judge Lady Justice Abda Ali Aroni has called for an end to cultural malpractices against the girl child that are rampant in Northern Kenya.nShe said vices such as early marriages, defilement, FGM and disparity in the girl child education still existed despite frantic efforts by the Government and civil society groups to curb the retrogressive culture.nSpeaking during this year’s International day of the girl child celebrations held at Masalani town in Ijara Sub County where she was the chief guest, Justice Aroni urged the locals to heed the presidential directives to end FGM by 2022.nThe Judge said...

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JUDICIARY UPSCALES GRAFT FIGHT, TRANSBOUNDARY CRIME WITH RENEWED AGA-AFRICA TRAINING PACT

JUDICIARY UPSCALES GRAFT FIGHT, TRANSBOUNDARY CRIME WITH RENEWED AGA-AFRICA TRAINING PACTnnMOMBASA, Kenya, Oct12 - The Judiciary of Kenya has entered into a fresh capacity building partnership with the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Africa, after signing an extended MoU.nnThe signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by the Director of JTI, Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala, and AGA-Africa Board member Markus Green was witnessed by Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome in Mombasa on Tuesday.nn nn“The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between JTI and AGA-Africa is coming at an opportune time when we are embarking on revamping our judicial education and training. It...

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Judge Mbogholi honoured by High Court

Milimani High Court Civil Division jointly with its Bar Bench Committee held a luncheon in honour of Justice Mbogholi Msagha following his elevation to the Court of Appeal. High Court Principal Judge Lydia Achode led other judges, judicial officers and staff as well as representatives from the legal fraternity to celebrate Judge Mbogholi who has served as High Court Judge since 1987. Speakers at the event commended him for his hardwork and humility. Some of the guests present at the luncheon included Chair, SC Bar Association Dr. Fred Ojiambo, LSK Vice President Carolyne Kamende and ICJ Chair, Nairobi Chapter Kelvin...

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CJ Koome engages with partners on priority programmes for ?Judiciary

CJ Koome engages with partners on priority programmes for ?Judiciary Chief Justice Martha Koome held a consultative meeting with ?Development Partners Group and Heads of Missions to engage on priority ?programmes for the Judiciary.? The meeting discussed, among other items, financial mechanisms to ?support the independence and integrity of the Judiciary, the digitisation ?agenda of the Judiciary, infrastructural expansion and avenues to ?facilitate access to justice.? The Chief Justice said the Judiciary seeks to ensure accessibility to courts ?by having a Magistrates’ Court station in every sub-county and a High ?Court and Court of Equal Status in every county. This is geared towards...

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CJ Koome engages with partners on priority programmes for ?Judiciary

CJ Koome engages with partners on priority programmes for ?Judiciary Chief Justice Martha Koome held a consultative meeting with ?Development Partners Group and Heads of Missions to engage on priority ?programmes for the Judiciary.? The meeting discussed, among other items, financial mechanisms to ?support the independence and integrity of the Judiciary, the digitisation ?agenda of the Judiciary, infrastructural expansion and avenues to ?facilitate access to justice.? The Chief Justice said the Judiciary seeks to ensure accessibility to courts ?by having a Magistrates’ Court station in every sub-county and a High ?Court and Court of Equal Status in every county. This is geared towards...

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