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JUDICIARY UNDERTAKES PRISON DECONGESTION EXERCISE

The Judiciary, in collaboration with the Prisons and Correctional Services, is undertaking a nationwide prison decongestion exercise. This initiative aims to ensure that the criminal justice system upholds the principles of justice, humanity, and rehabilitation. Speaking during an inaugural visit to Garissa G.K. Prison where 18 prisoners were released to continue their sentences through community service, Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that the criminal justice system has undergone significant transformation over the years. She highlighted the shift from a punitive model of incarceration to a more progressive approach focused on rehabilitation, reintegration, and restoring dignity. “We are moving away from the old...

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CJ Koome Launches Al-Islaah Alternative Justice Centre in Garissa

Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially launched the Garissa County Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) County Action Plan, the Garissa AJS Model, and the Al-Islaah Justice Centre, marking a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s efforts to promote community-based dispute resolution. Speaking during the event, CJ Koome highlighted that the Al-Islaah Justice Centre will serve not only as a hub for resolving disputes but also as a powerful cultural symbol of peace, dialogue, and unity. “The term Al-Islaah, meaning ‘reconciliation’ in Arabic, captures the spirit of this centre. It will be a place where the wisdom of elders, the moral authority of religious leaders,...

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CJ Koome terms the Constitution a transformative governance framework

Nairobi, Kenya – August 27, 2025 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has reaffirmed the transformative power of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, describing it as a catalyst for good governance, social justice, human rights, equality, and accountability. Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Constitution—commemorated during a Katiba Day event convened by the Nation Media Group—CJ Koome said the 2010 Constitution marked a turning point for the Judiciary. It entrenched judicial independence, redefined accountability, and placed access to justice at the core of Kenya’s justice system. “Fifteen years later, we can look back with pride at the distance we have travelled, while...

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“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome.

“UN cites cyberbullying as a threat to judicial independence” – CJ Koome The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern over the rising wave of cyberattacks directed at the Kenyan Judiciary and the serious threats these attacks pose to judicial independence. Speaking while officially opening the 2025 Judges Colloquium themed 'Digital Transformation, Technology and Law – Tech Justice,’ Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that despite ICT’s profound benefits in enhancing access to justice, technology has also come with its darker side, which poses a real and present threat to judicial independence. The CJ particularly observed that social...

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Judiciary, KDF and KRA share best practices on large-scale projects management

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya led the Judiciary Management Team in a high-level knowledge exchange session with representatives from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The engagement focused on sharing best practices in the management of large-scale projects, particularly in the areas of planning, prioritization, execution, monitoring, and evaluation. Participants explored practical strategies for optimizing the use of limited resources to deliver high impact projects. The discussions highlighted successful models from KDF and KRA, providing valuable insights into how institutional efficiencies can be harnessed to deliver transformative results. A key focus of the session was...

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Judiciary to leverage AI to enhance justice

NAIROBI. Monday, August 11, 2025. Judiciary to leverage AI to enhance justice. The Judiciary is developing an Artificial Intelligence Adoption Policy Framework to guide integration of AI tools to enhance judicial operations. Speaking during an engagement between the Supreme Court of Kenya and the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia, Chief Justice Martha Koome said that a Judiciary AI policy will enhance case management, legal research, predictive analytics and administrative support. “To ensure ethical, safe, and purposeful adoption, we are developing the Judiciary Artificial Intelligence Adoption Policy Framework to guide integration of AI tools while safeguarding judicial independence, data privacy, and due process,” the...

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CRJ Mokaya joins Environment and Land Court judges during their training

Commissioner Justice Antony Mrima and Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon Winfridah Mokaya joined the Environment and Land Court on its second day of the training themed “Navigating the Legal and Judicial Frontiers of Carbon Offsetting in Environment and Land Adjudication.” “Our commitment is not theoretical. We are taking tangible, demonstrable steps embracing paperless court systems, institutionalising e-filing, supporting the national tree-growing campaign, and incorporating green building standards in court infrastructure development," the CRJ said. She added: "These are not simply administrative innovations they are a declaration of intent: that the Judiciary shall not only adjudicate environmental matters but also model environmental...

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ELC judges trained on Carbon Offsetting

The Environment and Land Court Judges are participating in a Carbon Offsetting Training workshop. The programme aims to strengthen the Judiciary's capacity to handle Carbon Offset disputes and will explore a broad range of issues, including the architecture of carbon markets and trading mechanisms. The judges will be exposed to emerging regulatory and institutional landscapes, and comparative jurisprudence on carbon-related disputes. The training will also incorporate the voices of duty bearers, community representatives, and sectoral actors to provide grounded insights.   [gallery size="medium" ids="36757,36758,36759,36760,36761,36762,36763,36764,36765,36766,36767,36768,36769,36770,36771"]...

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CRJ Mokaya leads Judiciary in marking first-ever Judicial Well-Being Day

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, led judicial officers and staff at the Supreme Court in commemorating the first-ever Judicial Well-Being Day, following its official declaration by the UN General Assembly on March 4, 2025. The day, themed “Judicial Well-Being and Its Impact on Community Well-Being,” is dedicated to promoting the physical, mental, emotional, and institutional well-being of judges, judicial officers, and staff. CRJ Mokaya emphasized that the Judiciary draws its strength from the mental, emotional, and physical capacity of its workforce. “If we are to enhance the quality of justice and service to the public, we must invest...

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Labour Court Symposium to focus on elimination of child labour

ELRC Symposium to focus on elimination of child labour The Employment of Labour Relations Court (ELRC) held a meeting which brought together stakeholder to plan the upcoming Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE -3), 2025. The event to be held in September will focus on the international labour standards on prohibition and elimination of child labour including the worst forms of child labour. During the symposium and exhibition, different sector players will hold conversations to share experiences, best practices and deliberate on manifestations of child labour and worst forms of child labour to come up with strategies...

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