Members of the Special Tribunal to enquire into the conduct of Justice Said Juma Chitembwe today at the Supreme Court took Oath of Office before Chief Justice Martha Koome.nn nn ...
Continue readingDeputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, chair of the Judiciary Management Committee (JMC), with members of the committee and its secretariat during their working retreat. The Committee, a key governance structure in the Judiciary, is charged with ensuring the streamlining and functioning of administration of justice and court performance, planning and budget implementation, human resource management and administration, ICT, infrastructure and facilities development and public affairs and communication management among others.nn nn nn nn nn ...
Continue readingSenior Principal Magistrate John Tamar presides over a mobile court session at Wamba in Samburu East, located over 100kms from Maralal town. The mobile court sits at Wamba every last week of the month, bringing justice closer to the people.nn nn ...
Continue readingChief Justice Martha Koome presided over a tribute court session for Closing File Proceedings in honour of the late Justice Samuel Mukunya.nnThe late Justice Mukunya is celebrated for his outstanding commitment when he worked in Kerugoya and previously in Mombasa and Bungoma Law Courts.nnHis impact on Kenya’s jurisprudence can be traced to the time he served as a judge of the Interim Independent Dispute Resolution Constitutional Court, which ruled on the right of prisoners to vote in the 2010 referendum.nnHe was appointed a Judge of the Environment and Land Court in 2012 and was privileged to serve the ELC as...
Continue readingThe Judiciary is leveraging on technology to enhance efficiency by working towards the establishment of fully functional e-courts throughout the country.nnChief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary has partnered with Huduma Kenya to operationalise Judiciary Desks at 52 Huduma Kenya centres.nn"One of the game-changing initiatives we are pursuing to deepen access to justice is the rollout of the Small Claims Courts," Chief Justice Martha Koome.nnShe said the courts determine cases that involve claims of less than Sh1 million through simplicity, efficiency and expeditiousness in delivery of decisions.nnThe CJ was speaking at the Supreme Court building during the Judiciary National Day of...
Continue readingThe inaugural Judiciary National Day of Prayer and Fasting is here and it will be marked in all courts across the country. The CJ has instructed that no matter should be taken off the cause list. Listed matters must proceed. Theme: God loves righteousness & Justice. nnnn nn ...
Continue readingJustice Mohammed Ibrahim was elected unopposed as the Supreme Court of Kenya representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).nnThe exercise was conducted by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Returning Officer Abdidahir Maalim Abdi who certified that Justice Ibrahim was the only person who stood validly nominated for election.nnAt the end of the exercise, the Supreme Court of Kenya, led by the President, Chief Justice Martha Koome said it believes in free, credible and verifiable elections.nn nnnn nn nn nn nnnn nn nn ...
Continue readingLaunch of the Alternative Justice Systems Model (AJS), Action Plan and Small Claims Courts at the Nakuru Law Courts accompanied by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Nakuru Governor H.E Lee Kinyanjui.nn nn ...
Continue readingCJ Koome holds an exit courtesy meeting with outgoing UNDP Resident Representative who is leaving Kenya after three years of inspiring and exceptional service.nn nn ...
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