Former Chief Justice Stories
Speaking at the University of Nairobi during an event organised with ForumCiv to mark International Democracy Day, Maraga urged Kenyans to actively de...
Maraga argued that anti-terror laws are being misused to criminalise constitutionally protected rights, including the freedom to assemble and petition...
The Supreme Court said the honour reflected both the resilience of the Kenyan people and the dedication of judicial officers and staff to safeguarding...
The Chief Justice reiterated that petty offenders serving less than three months should not be imprisoned but instead diverted to community service or...
Koome explained that traditional methods of dispute resolution, such as elders’ councils, religious leaders, and community forums, have long provided...
On April 22, 2025, President Mahama suspended her following a preliminary review that found merit in complaints alleging misconduct, abuse of office,...
Speaking at a Katiba Day event marking the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, Koome praised the document as a driver of good governance, human righ...
His remarks follow mounting public outcry over revelations that billions of shillings may have been siphoned off to non-existent facilities, while man...
In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...
Maraga cited Article 88(4)(a) of the Constitution, which obliges the IEBC to conduct continuous voter registration. He criticised the commission for s...
The Court of Appeal, in its May 9, 2025 judgment, acknowledged that the law was unclear about whether the DCJ could act in the Chief Justice’s stead.
The CJ explained that online critics have used social media to spread false accusations, misleading narratives, and defamatory claims aimed at undermi...
Havi lodged the petition seeking Justice Mabeya’s removal following the judge’s verdict against his client, Riyadha, in a land lease dispute.
Koome said the courts' authority has come under pressure from politicians and critics who undermine judges whose decisions do not favour them. She lik...
CJ Koome defended the Judiciary’s role, saying anticipatory bail is meant to protect individuals from unlawful arrest or detention before charges are...
Maraga demanded that the government publicly reveal all local and foreign bank accounts used to siphon money through eCitizen and ensure that the acco...
According to constitutional lawyer Gibson Gisore, retirement benefits - including pensions - are safeguarded by the Constitution and relevant laws, ma...
He questioned the rationale behind the model, saying it had been introduced without adequate planning or consideration for students’ welfare.
Maraga said Kenya’s political system has locked out many young people from leadership by allowing money to dominate politics.
The petitioners are seeking the dissolution of both the National Assembly and the Senate, as well as an order compelling political parties to comply w...
Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...
Speaking after a court session, Maraga stressed that terrorism is a grave offence that should not be exploited as a tool of intimidation, particularly...
David Maraga condemned what he termed as the “weaponization of the justice system” against youth who are only exercising their constitutional rights.
David Maraga said the most likely option for his presidential bid will be a coalition of parties, although he has not ruled out running under a single...
EX-CJ David Maraga described the police response on protesters as “shocking” and “devastating”, accusing the government of ignoring its own promises o...
NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...
Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...
Maraga called on Kenyans to begin a process of holding the President accountable for what he termed as gross violations of the Constitution.
Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.
