The new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Boyani Mokaya interacts with staff while on a familiarization tour of the Supreme Court. [gallery size="medium" ids="32531,32533,32534,32535,32536,32537"]...
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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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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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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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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...
Continue reading   Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola elected Vice President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone NAIROBI, February 29, 2024. We are delighted to announce that Honorable Justice Isaac Lenaola of Kenya was on Thursday, February 29, elected unanimously as the Vice President of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone at the Court’s Plenary held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Justice Lenaola's wealth of experience and dedication to justice makes him a fitting choice for this prestigious role. He will deputize Justice Richard Lussick of Samoa who was elected President of the court for a two-year term. Judge Lenaola was appointed to the...
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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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The newly established Environment and Planning Division of the Environment and Land Court (ELC) held its first stakeholder meeting to introduce its mandate as well as initiate collaborative dialogue. Speaking during the meeting, held in Nairobi on February 15, 2024, Head of the Division, Justice Anne Omollo, said the vision of establishing two divisions within the Court was a commitment made to Kenyans during the ELC’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the visibility of the environmental wing of the Court, which had been primarily associated with land disputes. “I am pleased to announce that this vision was realized...
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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"]...
Continue readingIten 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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