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16 April
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Judge calls for trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions to inspire confidence in the justice sector.

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Justice Odunga calls for trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions to inspire confidence in the justice sector. Court of Appeal Judge George Odunga has called for building of trust in conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions in order to inspire confidence and trust in the justice sector by effectively understanding and responding to peoples’ needs and aspirations. Speaking at Strathmore University in Nairobi when he officially closed the 2025 Annual Mediation Summit on Land, Land Use, and Climate Change Disputes, Justice Odunga who chairs the Mediation Accreditation Committee said this can only be achieved by empowering people and communities to claim their rights and participate in...

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14 April
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DCJ Mwilu Hails High Court’s Pivotal Role in Advancing Devolution

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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu has commended the High Court for its vital role in steering Kenya’s devolution journey over the past 15 years, underscoring its impact on governance, justice, and constitutionalism. Speaking at the 2025 High Court Leaders' Conference, DCJ Mwilu highlighted the Court’s contributions in shaping the legal and operational framework of devolution since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. “The High Court’s jurisprudence has been instrumental in defining the architecture of devolution and strengthening the principles of equity, inclusivity, and justice at both national and county levels,” she said. “Its presence in all 47 counties is a clear...

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10 April
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DCJ Mwilu roots for a robust insolvency law regime

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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has advocated for a robust insolvency law regime particularly in light of the local and global economic challenges to provide a structured legal framework to deal with financial distress, benefiting both debtors and creditors. Speaking at the closing of this year’s Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Judges Conference, themed ‘Insolvency, Labour Rights, and Technology,’ the Deputy Chief Justice explained that Insolvency law is a specialised and important area of the law that provides a structured legal framework crucial to the financial stability of the wider economy. DCJ Mwilu emphasized the crucial role played by judges and...

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10 April
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CJ Koome calls for involvement of local communities in climate-related projects to promote land and environmental justice

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Chief Justice Martha Koome wants actors in the land and environment sector to involve local communities when implementing climate-related projects to ensure they are inclusive, participatory, and attuned to local knowledge and global climate frameworks.In a speech she delivered virtually at Strathmore University in Nairobi during the 3rd Annual Mediation Summit on Land, Land Use, and Climate Change Disputes, the CJ noted that climate related projects such as afforestation, renewable energy investments, and carbon credit schemes — while vital for mitigation and adaptation, provoke disputes when local communities feel excluded or inadequately consulted.“As the State and private sector step up...

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

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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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07 April
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CJ KOOME URGES JUDGES TO APPLY LABOUR LAWS IN A MANNER THAT PROTECTS THE DIGNITY AND RIGHTS OF WORKERS

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) to interpret and apply labour laws in a manner that is sensitive to both economic realities and the enduring constitutional imperative to protect the dignity and rights of workers. In her speech, delivered virtually at the official opening of this year’s edition of the ERLC Judges Conference, CJ Koome emphasised that as a specialised court, the ELRC plays a central role in safeguarding the labour rights of workers, even amidst economic downturns. “The ERLC must balance competing rights and interests; the right of workers to fair remuneration...

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06 April
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Special Proceedings held for Late Justice Majanja and Justice Ogembo

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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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06 April
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CJ Koome calls for a fair and compassionate justice system

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

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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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25 March
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JUDICIARY ADOPTS NEW STRATEGY TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced a change of strategy in fighting corruption in the Judiciary. Speaking while virtually opening the Magistrates and Kadhis annual colloquium being held in Naivasha, CJ Koome said the Judiciary has partnered with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission and National Intelligence Service and adopted an intelligence- based model in a renewed fight against corruption. “The new approach will help us to identify patterns, hotspots and individuals who may be involved in corrupt practices and to intervene early,” she said. The new intelligence-based model will bolster the already existing approaches to fighting corruption. She said the...

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