Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeal’s decision declaring Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-10-29 18:25:11

Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeal’s decision declaring Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional

The Supreme Court found that the Appellate Court had no grounds for declaring the entire Act unconstitutional.

All eyes on CJ Koome as Kenyans await appointment of deputy president 
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-19 08:08:23

All eyes on CJ Koome as Kenyans await appointment of deputy president 

In his order, Justice Mwita stated that no appointments should be made to replace Gachagua until October 24, 2024.

Chief Justice Koome inaugurates Dagoretti Law Courts to address Nairobi case backlog
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-11 18:16:34

Chief Justice Koome inaugurates Dagoretti Law Courts to address Nairobi case backlog

The Dagoretti Law Courts will house a Magistrates' Court, a Small Claims Court, and a Gender Justice Court dedicated to handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

Petition filed to block swearing-in of new DP if Senate upholds Gachagua impeachment
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-10-10 22:05:48

Petition filed to block swearing-in of new DP if Senate upholds Gachagua impeachment

He further proposed that the President of Kenya file an affidavit stating whether he has any complaint against Gachagua, and that the petition be subjected to a public hearing accessible to all Kenyans.

Police must lead by example in respecting court orders - CJ Koome tells IG Kanja
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-19 20:44:27

Police must lead by example in respecting court orders - CJ Koome tells IG Kanja

She warned that if the police fail to comply with lawful court decisions, it would severely undermine justice.

Judiciary introduces priority cards for vulnerable groups
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-07-18 23:37:56

Judiciary introduces priority cards for vulnerable groups

She revealed that the judiciary is committed to upholding social justice for the vulnerable, promoting rehabilitation within the criminal justice system, and developing infrastructure to facilitate justice.

High Court Judge David Majanja is dead
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-10 23:03:52
Relief for SGBV victims as Judiciary operationalises 12 courts in hotspot areas
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-07-09 16:22:15

Relief for SGBV victims as Judiciary operationalises 12 courts in hotspot areas

Kwale is among the hotspots for SGBV in the country, with many victims opting to resolve matters traditionally, a method that blocks them from getting justice.

Banks must seek treasury clearance for interest rate uncreases, rules Supreme Court
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-29 17:47:53

Banks must seek treasury clearance for interest rate uncreases, rules Supreme Court

They emphasised that while banks can have discretion over interest rate changes within mutually agreed contracts, this discretion is neither absolute nor unlimited.

'Assault on law': CJ Koome condemns abduction of Finance Bill protesters
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-25 17:16:46

'Assault on law': CJ Koome condemns abduction of Finance Bill protesters

In a statement on Tuesday, Koome expressed deep concern over numerous allegations regarding the abductions of protesters amid ongoing mass protests against the Finance Bill.

Police Service absolves itself in Magistrate Kivuti's gun attack
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-17 15:19:41

Police Service absolves itself in Magistrate Kivuti's gun attack

IG Koome added that police stations assign protective safety and security duties to the judiciary officers throughout the country.

Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti dies after gun attack in court
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-15 10:52:57

Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti dies after gun attack in court

Kîvuti was moved to the Nairobi Hospital on Friday for specialised treatment and Chief Justice Martha Koome visited her in the afternoon. 

Makadara Law Courts closed after shooting incident
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-13 20:05:32

Makadara Law Courts closed after shooting incident

Koome said the judiciary security committee will engage stakeholders to adopt and implement security measures for each court station.

Isiolo residents optimistic ahead of High Court's opening
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-10 22:11:42

Isiolo residents optimistic ahead of High Court's opening

It is expected to handle civil, succession, election petitions and criminal cases in Isiolo and the neighbouring counties of Samburu and Marsabit.

Relief as Judiciary to build new court at Masalani in Ijara Constituency
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-28 19:19:21

Relief as Judiciary to build new court at Masalani in Ijara Constituency

Chief Justice Martha Koome gazetted the establishment of the Masalani Magistrate's Court, which will be under the supervision of the Garissa High Court, in a notice dated May 27.

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-15 18:48:13

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act

Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mongare will preside over consolidated cases, which include a petition filed by 22 senators, led by Busia's Okiya Omtatah.

Newly appointed High Court Judges to clear 12,000 cases in six months
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-14 17:10:28

Newly appointed High Court Judges to clear 12,000 cases in six months

As of March 30, 2024, the total number of pending cases before the High Court was 68,121, which translates to 873 cases per judge.

IEBC ex-boss Issack Hassan among 41 shortlisted for Court of Appeal judge posts
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-23 14:49:55

IEBC ex-boss Issack Hassan among 41 shortlisted for Court of Appeal judge posts

Wafula Chebukati, who succeeded Issack at the IEBC, is among 41 applications who have not made the shortlist.

CJ Koome appoints lawyer Hibo Yussuf Hussein as Notary Public
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-26 11:53:27

CJ Koome appoints lawyer Hibo Yussuf Hussein as Notary Public

The holder of the office is required to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with general financial transactions, estates, deeds, powers of attorney and foreign and international business.

Lawyer Ahmednasir sues Kenya's Supreme Court at the East African Court of Justice
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-03-20 13:19:56

Lawyer Ahmednasir sues Kenya's Supreme Court at the East African Court of Justice

The lawyer is also seeking Sh200 million in damages for violation of his rights from Kenya's Apex court for barring him from addressing it.

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