Chief Justice Martha Koome Stories
The Judiciary cleared more cases than were filed in the last financial year, marking a major shift in efficiency as new courts, sub-registries, and di...
Koome said the judiciary has continued to “strengthen the integrity of our systems” by tightening performance management and expanding measures that s...
DP Kithure Kindiki asked Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to ensure the process is completed within the set timeline.
Koome said the annual document reflects how the judiciary has applied its authority and the results achieved over the past year. She said it demonstra...
The Chief Justice urged lawyers to be mindful of their words, protect their reputation, and uphold the honor of the profession they have joined.
Established to ease the Judiciary’s backlog, the courts handle cases valued at less than Sh1 million, including sale and supply contracts, debt recove...
CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.
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...
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...
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.
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...
The appointments aim to enhance the Small Claims Court system and ensure faster handling of minor disputes, improving access to justice for the public...
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...
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...
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...
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.
CJ Koome defended the Judiciary’s role, saying anticipatory bail is meant to protect individuals from unlawful arrest or detention before charges are...
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...
NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...
Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.
The petition seeks to hold President Uhuru and key officials in his administration legally liable for the Sh4.6 trillion debt accumulated between the...
In his application, Havi cites a conflict of interest and lack of impartiality, arguing that the judges were appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome,...
