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Launch of the Specialized SGBV Court at Shanzu and Celebration of the UN International Day of Women Judges

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the launch of the Specialized SGBV Court at Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa and the inaugural celebration of the UN International Day of Women Judges. nnThe day themed; “Women in the Justice System Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” was also attended by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najibu Balala,  Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Kilifi County Governor Amason Kingi and development partners, among other guests. nn nn ...

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CJ Koome to preside over swearing of CEO CAJ and members of SRC & KNCHRC

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the new Secretary/CEO of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) as well as the Chairperson and Members of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).nnThose who took the Oath of Office are Wangui Muchiri as a member of the SRC and Mercy Wambua as Secretary/CEO of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman).nnThose sworn into office at the KNCHR are Roseline Adede (Chairperson) and Prof. Marion Mutugi, Dr. Raymond Nyeris, Sara Bonaya and Dr. Dennis Wamalwa as members.nn ...

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CJ Koome launches Small Claims Court to serve Machakos, Makueni

MACHAKOS, Kenya, Mar 1, 2022. CJ Koome launches Small Claims Court to serve Machakos, Makueninn Chief Justice Martha Koome launched a Small Claims Court to serve Machakos and Makueni Counties.nnThe court will conduct its sittings in Makueni County with a sub-registry for virtual court and e-filing support being maintained at the Machakos Law Courts, in efforts to enhance access to justice.nn“The inauguration of this Small Claims Court speaks to our commitment to enhance access to justice to all Kenyans and is testimony to the fact that we want our justice system to be people-centred,” CJ Koome said on Tuesday in Machakos.nnThe benefits...

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Members of Limuru Court Users Committees sensitised on children matters

Members of Limuru Court Users Committee (CUC) and Kikuyu Children Court Users Committee (CCUC) are sensitised on effective management of children matters and those relating to child justice in Kiambu.nnNCAJ Taskforce on Children Matters chairperson Justice Teresiah Matheka, Kikuyu Senior Prosecution Counsel Ms. Vera Abongo and Chief Inspector Wilfred Makori of DCI, were among the trainers at the one-day workshop, supported by Association of Charitable Children Institutions of Kenya (ACCIK).nnOther participants at the workshop included Kikuyu CCUC Chairperson Hon. Catherine Mburu as well as Limuru and Kiambu Law Courts Resident Magistrates Fredrick Koome and Silvia Motari.nn ...

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CJ Koome calls on advocates to adopt multi-door approach to delivery of justice

CJ Koome calls on advocates to adopt multi-door approach to delivery of justicennIt is a constitutional imperative that advocates, being priests in the temple of justice, which is what courts are, ought to be champions of access to justice for all especially the vulnerable in our society.nnSpeaking during admission of 114 lawyers to the Roll of Advocates, Chief Justice Martha Koome said Kenyans consider “justice” as a universal good and the law should be harnessed to ensure justice to all.nnShe said that an advocate committed to access to justice ought to embrace the constitutionally envisaged shift to focusing on the...

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CJ Koome presided over opening of Kapenguria Law Courts complex

Chief Justice Martha Koome officially opened the Kapenguria Law Courts complex as part of the Judiciary’s strategy to deepen access to justice. The CJ said that as the new court building is inaugurated, the challenge is now upon stakeholders in the justice chain, to make use of the conducive environment to improve service delivery.nn ...

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