Chief Justice Martha Koome Stories
In the application, the petitioner claimed that the judges were handpicked in a manner that compromised their independence and suggested loyalty to th...
Experts warn that the lack of coordination among public officers and infrastructure deficiencies are worsening access to justice.
Chief Justice Martha Koome urges newly sworn-in Sports Disputes Tribunal members to deliver fair, independent, and timely justice, boosting transparen...
At the time of his death, Mbai was the chairman of the devolution committee at the constitutional conference at the Bomas. He played a key role in the...
Captain J.N. Wafubwa accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome of abusing her powers, delaying rulings, and denying justice in key court cases.
The initiative comes as part of a long-standing commitment by the Judiciary to continuously improve its operations while safeguarding the integrity of...
Maraga slammed both the Ugandan and Kenyan governments, accusing them of complicity through silence and failure to protect citizens from cross-border...
Maraga accused the Ruto administration of a pattern of corruption and mismanagement, arguing that past scandals demonstrate how public funds have been...
During this period, the Supreme Court Registry shall remain open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on all weekdays other than public holidays.
Maraga said the Bill—which seeks to privatise state-owned enterprises—bypasses constitutional requirements for public participation and risks concentr...
Sunday Memba claims that the Judiciary has only operationalised 39 Small Claims Courts out of the 337 required by law, leaving 298 sub-counties withou...
In what many view as a bold political move that could redefine opposition unity, Maraga’s decision could pose a serious challenge to Ruto’s bid for a...
The appointments aim to enhance the Small Claims Court system and ensure faster handling of minor disputes, improving access to justice for the public...
Maraga condemned what he described as the blatant diversion of taxpayers’ money for political purposes.
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...
