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CJ Martha Koome launches a new court at Dagoretti

NAIROBI, NEWS RELEASE. Friday, October 11, 2024.  Chief Justice Martha Koome has called upon the National Government, Nairobi County Government, and development partners to cooperate and collaborate with the Judiciary towards addressing barriers that undermine access to justice in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. Speaking during the launch of a Magistrates Court at Dagoretti in Nairobi County, the Chief Justice said despite great efforts to enhance access to justice within Nairobi, access to judicial services still faces serious challenges because of the high population, socio-economic disparities, rapid development, inadequate number of courts, and other structural and systemic barriers. The Dagoretti Court will...

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Adopt a bold, creative, and innovative approach to lawyering

Adopt a bold, creative, and innovative approach to lawyering NAIROBI. Friday, September 20, 2024 Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged newly admitted advocates to go beyond the traditional confines of litigation and adopt a bold, creative, and innovative approach in their work. Speaking at Milimani Law Courts when she presided over the admission of 70 newly qualified lawyers to the Roll of Advocates, the CJ asked the new advocates to embrace the Multi-Door approach to justice by making use of the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like Mediation and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), and participate in public interest litigation. She explained that in doing so,...

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Justice Antony Charo Mrima takes Oath of Office as JSC Commissioner

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Antony Mrima as the new Judicial Service Commission member.   [gallery ids="34984,34985,34986,34987,34988,34989,34990,34991,34992,34993,34994,34995,34996,34997"]...

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Judiciaries should forestall and prevent eruption of disputes – CJ Koome

Judiciaries should forestall and prevent eruption of disputes – CJ Koome NAIROBI. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Judiciaries to engage more actively with communities to identify and address the root causes of conflict before they escalate to full-blown disputes in order to promote social harmony. She said going upstream to promote social harmony in our communities is one of the key roles that African Judiciaries ought to play to fulfil their duty under Aspiration 3 of the AU Agenda 2063 - Good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law. Other key roles...

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STATEMENT ON THE INTIMIDATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE SECURITY DETAIL OF JUSTICE LAWRENCE MUGAMBI

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has convened this press briefing to address a matter of grave concern – an action that not only undermines judicial independence but also threatens the core principles of the rule of law and constitutionalism in our country. As is now publicly known, Hon. Mr. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, a Judge of the High Court, has been presiding over the case of Law Society of Kenya & 3 Others v. Inspector General of Police & 4 Others, Petition No. E436 of 2024. This case was filed in court following allegations of abduction/arrest of three individuals – Bob Micheni...

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CJ Koome calls for renewed action to create a safe work environment for all as Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE II) kicks off in Nairobi

CJ Koome calls for renewed action to create a safe work environment for all   NAIROBI, NEWS RELEASE. Monday, September 16, 2024   Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for renewed collective action to achieve a work environment that is free from violence and harassment.   The Chief Justice acknowledged that this responsibility rests not with the courts alone, but also employers, trade unions, policy makers, and civil society, who must work together to forge partnerships, build stronger institutions and create safe and respectful workplaces for all.   “We must ask ourselves whether we are doing enough to protect employees from violence and harassment; are we fostering work...

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Judiciary focuses on Green Justice as one of its strategic priorities

Chief Justice Martha Koome has highlighted Green Justice as one of the strategic priorities the Judiciary is implementing. Speaking during the Judiciary’s Annual Development Partners Briefing held in Nairobi today, the CJ said that the Judiciary has launched the ‘Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System’, to guide efforts to incorporate environmental sustainability into the operations and decisions of agencies within the justice sector. “We are aligning the operations of court stations, particularly in remote areas, with sustainable practices, such as getting them alternative off grid source of power including solar power,” CJ Koome observed. Addressing participants who included Ambassadors, Heads of...

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CJ Koome Roots for Partnership with County Governments to Enhance Access to Justice

Thursday, September 12, 2024. NEWS RELEASE. CJ Koome Roots for Partnership with County Governments to Enhance Access to Justice Chief Justice Martha Koome has rooted for deepened partnership between the Judiciary and County Governments in a bid to enhance access to justice. The CJ was speaking in Isiolo where she launched Isiolo High Court; Alternative Justice Systems Centre and Court Annexed Mediation. “The Judiciary is keen on collaborating with County governments as partners in a quest to increase the Judiciary’s footprint. I urge us to work together particularly in the area of getting land to be allocated and developing physical infrastructure to house courts...

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ELC Land Division Adopts Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement to Expedite Land Justice

Lady Justice Lucy Mbugua, Presiding Judge of the Nairobi Land Division of the Environment and Land Court (ELC), today convened the inaugural meeting of ELC Nairobi Land Justice Working Group sub-committee on Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement to discuss ways of conducting public outreach. The engagements will help in identifying the root causes of disputes and challenges in administration of land justice and come up with innovative measures to address endemic land issues in Nairobi County. The meeting brought together representatives from the National Government Administrative Officers, AG’s office, Ministry of Lands, DCI, Nairobi County Government, DCI, NGOs among others. Speaking...

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CJ Martha Koome presides over the swearing in of AG Dorcas Oduor as a JSC Commissioner

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing in of Attorney General Dorcas Oduor as a Judicial Service Commission, (JSC) Commissioner at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court. She pledged her support and that of the JSC for the AG as she undertakes her duties at the commission. On her part, Hon Oduor pledged to ensure that the JSC achieves its mandate in safeguarding the independence of the Judiciary. The swearing-n in ceremony was conducted by Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo. ...

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