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20 March
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CJ Koome Hosts Netherlands Royal Couple

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Chief Justice Martha Koome today hosted His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The Royal Couple is on a State Visit to Kenya, affirming the strong bilateral ties between Kenya and the Netherlands and underscoring their shared commitment to the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. Bilateral discussions with the Judiciary revolved around three main areas: Judicial Independence and National Stability - Chief Justice Koome emphasized that an independent Judiciary is the cornerstone of Kenya’s democracy, protecting the Constitution, guaranteeing fair trials, and safeguarding citizens’...

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11 March
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Joint Communiqué: Supreme Court of Kenya Hosts Delegation from Supreme Court of India

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11th March, 2025 - Nairobi, Kenya On March 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Kenya hosted a distinguished delegation from the Supreme Court of India at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. This visit marks the second engagement between the two apex courts, reinforcing their mutual commitment to advancing judicial diplomacy and strengthening collaboration in the pursuit of justice and the rule of law. As the highest judicial bodies in their respective countries, the Supreme Courts of Kenya and India are entrusted with the responsibility of shaping legal discourse, protecting democracy, and promoting good governance. In this regard, the two Courts have...

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06 March
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CRJ receives the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission

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Hon. Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission, led by Rebecca Sparkman, Deputy Division Chief (Fiscal Affairs Department), at the Supreme Court. The meeting served as an introductory session for the IMF’s diagnostic assessment, aimed at identifying weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities that hinder macroeconomic stability and growth. The Chief Registrar was accompanied by Registrars of the High Court and the Office of the Chief Registrar, the Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, Director of the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance and Head of Resource Mobilization Unit.Their participation underscored the Judiciary’s...

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18 February
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Small Claims Court launched in Voi and Garissa

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The Office of the Registrar Magistrates Court (ORMC) launched the latest Small Claims Courts (SCC) at Voi and Garissa bringing the number to 40 countrywide. The launch that was presided over by Justice Edward Wabwoto PJ Voi ELC and Justice John Nyabuto Onyiego PJ Garissa Law Courts is aimed at taking court services closer to the people and opening the doorways of justice. The event was also graced by Hon. Mildred Obura HoS Voi Law Courts, Hon. Thomas Muraguri HoS Garissa Law Courts, Hon. Susan Gitonga, Deputy Registrar Small Claims Court and Adjudicators Hon. Manuela Kinyanjui HoS Milimani, Hon. Vera...

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12 February
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CLARIFICATION ON A STORY TITLED “NTSA, TSC, JUDICIARY AMONG KENYA’S MOST CORRUPTION INSTITUTIONS – EACC REPORT”

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The Judiciary’s attention has been drawn to a story written by one Moses Kinyanjui and published by Citizen Digital on 11th February 2025 (www.citizen.digital). The story is titled “NTSA, TSC, Judiciary Among Kenya’s Most Corrupt Institutions – EACC report.” The story quotes its source as the National Ethics and Corruption Survey of 2023 released by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. The first thing one notices, upon reading the story, is the sharp and deliberate discordance between the title and the body of the article. The story starts by naming TEN public bodies that “were listed as the top institutions with a 100%...

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10 February
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Chief Justice Martha Koome Hosts Chief Justice Inam Karimov of Azerbaijan

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has today held a media briefing in Nairobi marking the end of an official visit of Chief Justice Inam Karimov of the Republic of Azerbaijan. CJ Koome noted that the engagement with the Judiciary of Azerbaijan underscored the importance of judicial diplomacy—where ideas, best practices, and experiences transcend borders to strengthen justice systems worldwide. “By partnering with Azerbaijan, the Judiciary of Kenya opens doors for innovation, reform, and capacity building, benefiting not just the two institutions but the people they serve,” she said. During the visit, Chief Justice Karimov and his delegation held discussions with the Principal Judges...

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31 January
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Swearing in

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CJ Martha Koome has today presided over the swearing-in of Fatuma Saman and Carolene Kituku as Members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of nominees for appointment as the Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission at the Supreme Court. The Oath was administered by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya. ...

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29 January
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CJ presides over the swearing in of SRC & PSC Commissioners

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Chief Justice Martha Koome on January 20, 2024 presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the ?Chairperson and Commissioners of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), ?and the Vice-Chairperson and Commissioners of the Public Service Commission (PSC). ?The SRC members who took the Oath of Office include Sammy Chepkwony ??(Chairperson), Jane Gatakaa Njage, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Martin Kizito Ong’oyi, Mohammed ?Aden Abdi, Dr Geoffrey Apollo Omondi, Dr. Gilda Odera & Leonid Ashindu. ? Those members who were sworn in for the PSC are; Mary Wanjira Kimonye (Vice ?Chairperson), Harun Maalimu Hassan, Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki, Boya Molu, Dr ?Irene Cherotich Asienga, Dr Francis...

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16 December
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IAWJ launch Collective Empowerment Network programme

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The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) – Kenya Chapter has launched the Collective Empowerment Network, Women in Leadership in Law (CEN WILIL) programme, an initiative arising from the partnership between the IAWJ and the IAWJ – Kenya Chapter. CEN seeks to empower women Judges and Magistrates through the structured implementation of key activities such as mentorship, sponsorship, networking opportunities, topical workshops, dialogues with judicial leaders and decision-makers, communities of practice, and a leadership development series. Chief Justice Martha Koome said CEN Women in Law and Leadership Programme is a transformative initiative aimed at creating an enabling environment for women judges and...

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