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CJ Maraga condolence message to Hon Muturi, Speaker of the National Assembly, on the death of his mother

Condolence message to Hon. Justin Muturi, Speaker of the National Assembly, on the death of his mother,  Mama Virginia Ciarunji Njoka. nn nn nnAllow me to convey our deepest condolences, on behalf of the entire Judiciary and on my own behalf, upon the loss of your mother, Mama Virginia Ciarunji Njoka. We stand with you during this time of grief.nn nnEven though I never got the opportunity to meet Mama  Virginia while she was alive, I have heard about her impressive legacy as a person of great integrity, an outstanding community leader and a staunch Christian.nn nnShe had a deep love for humanity, and...

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Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project launched

 nnnn nChief Justice David Maraga presided over the launch of the Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project.nThe Commercial Justice Sector Reforms Project is one of the many initiatives being undertaken by the Judiciary in a bid to enhance service delivery.nThe project aligns to Chief Justice David Maraga’s new strategic blueprint titled Sustaining Judiciary Transformation: A Service Delivery Agenda (2017-2021), which was launched in January 2017 and builds upon the role of the Judiciary in enhancing service delivery as established under the JTF.nThe project will undertake Commercial Court Automation by introducing new information technology that meet international standards to improve court service efficiency and transparency....

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Seek alternative dispute resolutions to unlock family wealth says Judge Muchelule

Kenyans have been asked to embrace out-of-court dispute resolution mechanisms with regard to family rows over property in order to fast track justice in the country.nHigh Court Family Division Presiding Judge, Justice Aggrey Muchelule noted billions of shillings are locked up in succession cases due to family disputes a situation he said denied the families, access to family wealth.nSpeaking during the marking of the United Nations International Day of the Family in Nairobi, Judge Muchelule said the Family Division has rolled out mediation across the country as alternative dispute resolution mechanism that will help resolve many family disputes.nSaying that there...

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Judge Achode installed as new Principal Judge of the High Court

nnChief Justice David Maraga presided over the installation ceremony of Lady Justice Lydia Achode as the Principal Judge of the High Court of Kenya.nLady Justice Lydia Achode was elected by other High Court judges in an election exercise conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on 23 April, 2018.nRule 14 of the High Court Organization and Administration (General) Rules, 2016, requires that the handover of the office of the Principal Judge should be done at an Installation Ceremony to be conducted by the Chief Justice.nThe Chief Justice also commended outgoing Principal Judge, Justice Richard Mwongo and Principal Judge Emirtus...

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CJ Maraga launches Judiciary’s 2016/17 performance report

Best performing courts and administrative units, 2016 - 2017 [  Download  ]nn nn nnCourt of AppealnnMalindi Court of AppealnnRecognition award for overall best performing Court of Appeal.  This Court achieved a performance grade of “Good”. The court reduced case backlog by 62 %. The bench comprised of Hon. Justice Alnashir Visram- Presiding judge and Hon. Lady Justices Martha Koome and Wanjiru Karanja in the period under review. This Court is Malindi Court of Appeal.nn nn nnHigh CourtnnKericho High Court nnRecognition award for overall best performing High Court in the caseload category of 200 cases and below. The court achieved a performance grade of “Very...

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New Principal Judge of the High Court

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018. nnJudge Achode elected the new Principal Judge of the HighnCourtnnnn Lady Justice Lydia Achode is the new Principal Judge of the High Court of Kenya.nnJudge Achode was elected by other judges in an election exercise conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), in Mombasa.nnThe election of the Principal Judge of the High Court is in accordance with Article 165(2) of the Constitution. Justice Achode is the second Principal Judge elected under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.nnAchode takes over from Justice Richard Mwongo whose term came to an end after serving as Principal Judge for five years.nnShe...

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Milimani Criminal Courts to clear case backlog in May 2018

The Chief Magistrate Milimani Criminal Courts has dedicated the month of May 2018 as case backlog clearance month during which cases pending 5 years and above will be heard on priority on a day-to-day basis to expedite their hearing and disposal.nnBacklog pending before the various courts have been identified and all magistrates will expedite hearing and determination of the same during the month of May. [ Download List of Pending Files ]...

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