Chief Justice Martha Koome Stories
CJ Koome said the damage went beyond the physical structure, noting that the destruction of case files had disrupted dozens of ongoing cases.
David Maraga said the current wave of protests carries the spirit of Kenya’s first and second liberations — from the fight against colonial rule to th...
Maraga urged the youth to take charge of their future by actively engaging in the electoral process, emphasising that their participation is crucial i...
Wanjiku argues that suspending court operations would demonstrate the Judiciary’s recognition of the gravity of the matter and its solidarity with Ken...
The former CJ, who is now one of Ruto's critics, has promised to join other Kenyans on June 25 in protests to push for Lagat's resignation.
The digitisation project will also allow courts to manage cases electronically, conduct video hearings and streamline communication among staff and st...
This represents a Sh2 billion increase compared to the previous year and continues an upward trend in funding for the Judiciary. In the 2023/24 financ...
Calling for a revival of national values, Maraga said he would stand with the youth during what has come to be known as Gen Z Revolution Month.
Case mapping feature also allows litigants to link new documents to an existing file for easier tracking and reference.
Developed by local technology company IST Legal, the platform is designed to assist lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and legal researchers with services...
Lissu is facing treason charges stemming from an alleged speech in which he is accused of calling on Tanzanians to rebel and interfere with the upcomi...
Nairobi's latest appeal signals a growing unease within the region over Dar es Salaam's handling of political dissent and its response to regional scr...
The three had travelled to Tanzania in solidarity with opposition CHADEMA party leader Tundu Lissu, ahead of his trial.
Additionally, the court extended conservatory orders barring the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) from proceeding with the removal petitions until th...
Gachagua intends to continue with petitions urging the High Court to find his impeachment was not constitutional and therefore invalidate it.
Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...
Mwilu had empanelled Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi to hear the case, which sought to determine the legality of Gachagua’s imp...
The petitions were filed by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi and 15 others.
CJ Koome also announced changes to several committees under the National Council on the Administration of Justice.
Maraga pointed out that the government’s response only came after the issue gained widespread attention in international media.
The bench will be tasked with determining issues raised by the Supreme Court judges against the JSC, which emanate from the JSC's intention to investi...
Koome said the Judiciary plans to expand mediation services from the current 62 stations to 77, targeting counties such as Lamu, Kwale, Samburu, Wajir...
Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...
Reacting to Ruto’s latest appointments, Mutunga argued that the criteria for the appointment of CSs now, and in the past governments, have always been...
Koome raised concerns about frequent case adjournments, which she said are a major cause of public frustration and declining confidence in the courts.
The affected positions include 60 vacancies for legal researchers, 25 diploma internships in office administration (secretarial services), and 12 grad...
The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.
CAJ now accuses JSC of engaging in a "cyclic process of exchange" that does not support service delivery.
Despite the legal hurdles, the JSC maintains that it will uphold its mandate in promoting judicial independence and accountability.
