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‘Protocol’ laid to rest in Kombewa

Joseph Ouko was laid to rest at Kombewa Kisumu, over the weekend. Relatives, friends, the Judiciary fraternity and members of public turned up to pay their last respects to Mr Ouko, popularly known to many as ‘Protocol.’ He was eulogised for his hard work and exemplary interpersonal skills at his workplace.nn nn ...

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Justice Prof James Otieno-Odek laid to rest

The late Court of Appeal Judge James Otieno-Odek was laid to rest at his home at Memba Village, in Asembo, Siaya County. The funeral was attended by among Chief Justice David Maraga, Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu, Attorney General Paul Kihara-Kariuki, Judges, Magistrates and Staff as well as leaders. nn nn nn ...

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CJ Maraga receives status report

Chief Justice Maraga received the status report on implementation of the Sustaining Judiciary Transformation (SJT) blueprint from the Implementation & Monitoring Committee headed by DCJ Philomena Mwilu. The CJ said the Judiciary has made great strides in improving service delivery in the Judiciary.nn nn nn nn ...

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STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF THE COURT OF APPEAL

nnnnnnIn the period preceding 2010, the Court of Appeal was the highest court in the land. Today it is the second highest court after the Supreme Court. Prior to 2012, and for the reasons of numbers, infrastructure and other resources the Court of Appeal was centralized in Nairobi with occasional circuit sessions in Mombasa, Kisumu and Nyeri. However with the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010, the increased complement of Judges and the growing need for judicial services, the Court was fully decentralized to Malindi (because of lack of a court building in Mombasa whose refurbishment is now complete), Kisumu...

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Death announcement of Justice James Otieno-Odek

 DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – JUSTICE (PROF) OTIENO-ODEKnnDecember 16, 2019.nnI am deeply saddened to announce the sudden demise of Justice (Prof) Otieno-Odek, Judge of the Court of Appeal, Kisumu. He was found dead in his house this morning and the cause is yet to be established.nnJudge Odek served as the Director of the Judiciary Training Institute from 2016 to 2018, having become a Judge of the Court of Appeal in 2012.nnHe was not only a distinguished Judge but also a prolific legal scholar who was widely published and celebrated across the continent and beyond.nnOn behalf of the Judiciary, the Judicial Service Commission...

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