Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi today presided over the swearing-in of the Chairperson of the Co-operative Tribunal, Hon Beatrice Kimemia at the Supreme Court in Nairobi. Ms Kimemia was appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Co-operative on temporary basis with effect from February 1, 2019. The oath was administered by acting Registrar of the Tribunals Anne Asugah. nn nn nnnn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn ...
Continue readingClarification nnNewspapers reports on the anti-corruption case involving former Nominated Senator, Joy Gwendo insinuated that she was only fined KShs 660,000 after fraudulently acquiring KShs 1,731,732. nnThe truth of the matter is that Gwendo was ordered by the High Court to first comply with her plea bargain that is to deposit Ksh.1,731,732 into the Accounts of the Interested Party. She complied with the court order fully by paying the said amount.nnThe High Court sentence only dwelt on other pending issues, that is, that the accused Issued bad cheques (Count 3 and 4) and abuse of office (Count 5) The offenses attracts a...
Continue readingThe Eldoret Law Courts emerged the best stand that promote National Cohesion and Intergration Development. nnThe court was part of the participants that were exhibiting in this years Ask show in Eldoret. nThe show kicked off in earnest with Eldoret law courts showcasing court services at its Stand at Eldoret National Show Grounds. The exhibiting team is led by Presiding Judge Hellen Omondi.nParticipation by the Eldoret Law Courts is in line with its theme ‘Taking justice to the people.’ Judicial officers and staff engaged members of public explaining the role of the Judiciary in the dispensation of justice. The public was also...
Continue readingHere is the Judiciary’s Solution to Case Backlog. By Anne AmadinnAs part of the Judiciary Transformation process for speedier and more efficient service delivery, Kenya’s Judiciary has put in place measures to effectively deal with the age-old problem of never-ending case backlogs in the courts.nnAmong these measures include recruitment of more Judicial Officers and Staff, building and refurbishment of more courts, adoption of modern management practices including but not limited to leveraging ICT (information communication technology) in case management and processes.nnThe Judiciary has also carried out special initiatives such as themed Service Weeks where categorized cases are heard and concluded within...
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