28 April

CJ hosts newly elected LSK Council members

Hon Chief Justice Martha Koome, on April 27, 2026 hosted the newly elected Council of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) led by President Charles Kanjama, SC and Vice President Teresia Wavinya Nicholas, in a consultative meeting that reaffirmed a unified and strengthened front between the Judiciary and the Bar.

The Chief Justice was accompanied by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon Winfridah Mokaya, and Registrars of the respective courts, who play a central role in overseeing administrative and operational functions across the Judiciary.

The engagement underscored a shared commitment to decisively confront corruption while advancing ongoing reforms aimed at making judicial processes more accessible, efficient, and responsive to all Kenyans.

It was firmly reiterated that the Judiciary, working closely with the LSK and other justice sector institutions including the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) will not condone any form of corruption within its ranks. That a zero-tolerance policy remains fully in force in the Judiciary and will be enforced without exception.

The meeting observed that corruption within the justice system does not occur in isolation. It is often supply-driven and demand-sustained, involving both the giver and the receiver. Addressing it therefore requires a whole-of-society approach, with shared responsibility across all actors. The CJ emphasised that there is no requirement at any point for any litigant to pay facilitation fees for court services. Any such demands are therefore unlawful and both the giver and the taker are culpable.

The meeting called on all Kenyans to play an active role in anti-corruption efforts. Instances of corruption should be reported through Judiciary hotlines, established reporting channels, or directly to the JSC for prompt action. Public vigilance remains a critical pillar in the fight against corruption.

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