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Breaking the Cycle: Elimination of Child Labour in Forced Displacement Contexts in Kenya

As the Third Edition of the Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium and Exhibition - ELRASE III, convened under the theme, Elimination of all Forms of Child Labour and Access to Justice, entered its second day, participants focused on the topic; “Breaking the Cycle: Elimination of Child Labour in Forced Displacement Contexts in Kenya,” The forum deliberated on the drivers of child labour in refugee and host communities, innovative approaches that combine protection, education and livelihoods to prevent child labour, as well as policy and programmatic actions to accelerate progress towards the elimination of child labour in refugee and...

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Court of Appeal meet to chart a progressive path

Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga makes his remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium for Appellate Judges, who are convening to chart a progressive path - one anchored in efficiency, coherence, and people-centered justice. ...

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CRJ Mokaya presents State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report to Senate Committee

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs & Human Rights to formally present the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report (SOJAR) for FY 2023/2024. In her remarks, Hon. Mokaya thanked the Committee for considering the Report, noting that SOJAR is a key accountability and performance evaluation tool through which the Judiciary reports on its service to the people of Kenya. She was accompanied by Ms. Rose Wachuka, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Justice, and senior members of the Judiciary Management Team. Key...

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CJ Koome urges inclusion of Judiciary in national ICT projects

Msambweni, Kwale County. June 13, 2025.  CJ Koome urges inclusion of Judiciary in national ICT projects Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for the integration of the Judiciary into national ICT projects across government to mainstream justice into the digital transformation of the country. Speaking at Msambweni Law Courts in Kwale County during the launch of the Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity project in 42 court stations across the country, the CJ emphasized the need for the Judiciary’s presence at the ICT policy and planning table to ensure that the digital transformation of the country includes justice as a central pillar. She noted...

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CJ Koome Hosts Netherlands Royal Couple

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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CJ presides over the swearing in of SRC & PSC Commissioners

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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Judiciary making strides in justice delivery despite budget gaps – CJ Koome

Judiciary making strides in justice delivery despite budget gaps - CJ Koome NAIROBI, November 15, 2024 – The Judiciary has recorded an upward trajectory in the administration of justice despite budgetary constraints, reflecting an institution that is increasingly efficient, accessible, and responsive to the justice needs of Kenyans. Speaking during the presentation of the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice (SOJAR) Report 2023/24, at Milimani Law Courts, Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that there were substantial improvements in the Judiciary’s performance and service delivery despite historical chronic underfunding of the justice sector, with the Case Clearance Rate reaching an impressive 99%...

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