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Chief Justice Martha Koome Hosts Chief Justice Inam Karimov of Azerbaijan

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Chief Justice Martha Koome Hosts Chief Justice Inam Karimov of Azerbaijan

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 of the High Court, the Environment and Land Court, and the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The conversations centered on judicial digitalization— an area in which Kenya has made great strides to enhance efficiency and accessibility—and green justice, where both countries recognize the judiciary’s critical role in addressing environmental challenges. “These engagements provided a valuable platform to explore collaborative strategies that can strengthen judicial effectiveness in both nations.” CJ Koome highlighted.

The delegation also met with the Tribunals Secretariat and Chairpersons of select Tribunals, where they explored the specialized nature of tribunals and their role in expanding access to justice. Azerbaijan expressed a keen interest in Kenya’s Tribunals Model, recognizing its value in providing alternative pathways for dispute resolution.

The delegation also toured the specialized Kahawa Law Courts, which focuses on counter-terrorism and transboundary crimes. Chief Justice Karimov and his team engaged with Judges who preside over appeals from Kahawa Court, exchanging insights on strategies to strengthen the judicial response to serious crimes. Kenya currently operates two such specialized courts—Kahawa and Shanzu—while Azerbaijan has Serious Crimes Courts in seven regions, with appeals directed to the Court of Appeal. Discussions centered on best practices, security protocols, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at ensuring judicial efficiency in handling transnational crimes.

Beyond judicial engagements, the Senior Counsel Bar hosted Chief Justice Karimov for a luncheon, where discussions revolved around shared opportunities in legal practice, cross-border commercial law, and international arbitration. This engagement highlighted the potential for expanding professional exchanges, including opportunities for Kenyan advocates to visit Azerbaijan and for Azerbaijani legal professionals to engage with Kenya’s legal fraternity.

“Each of our nations brings unique strengths—Azerbaijan, with its expertise in energy, mining, and agriculture, and Kenya, as a leader in regional trade, digitization, and tourism. By fostering these cross-border connections, we create new pathways for growth, collaboration, and shared success.” CJ Koome pointed out

“As we look to the future,” CJ Koome added, “we encourage ongoing dialogue and cooperation between the Bench and the Bar. Our ability to adapt, evolve, and respond to emerging challenges is strengthened when we work together. It is through such partnerships that we uphold the highest standards of justice, integrity, and accountability.”

On his part, Chief Justice Karimov observed that Azerbaijan and Kenya have 20 years of diplomatic relationship. “We are glad that we are developing cooperation between our two countries at the judicial level. This visit will serve as an opportunity for mutual learning, deepening our mutual cooperation in judicial sphere and strengthen judicial systems through shared experiences and knowledge exchange,” he remarked.

CJ Karimov further noted that “Judicial cooperation and international legal dialogues are crucial for maintaining global peace, security and justice.  They enable countries to effectively address transnational crimes and ensure the consistent application of the rule of law across borders.”

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