CJ Martha Koome Stories

CJ Martha Koome pushes back against criticism over parliamentary interference
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...

CJ Koome roots for AJS to resolve long running land disputes in Mombasa
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

Koome urged Mombasa residents to utilise AJS, through elders, religious leaders, chiefs, civil society actors or court-annexed mechanisms, to resolve...

Supreme Court strikes out petition seeking determination of general election date
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 15, 2025

The petition, filed by lawyer Dr Owiso Owiso, human rights activist Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko, sought leave to have the court hear the matter,...

CJ Martha Koome defends Judiciary, warns against defiance of court orders
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Koome said the courts' authority has come under pressure from politicians and critics who undermine judges whose decisions do not favour them. She lik...

Judiciary calls for budget increase, says Sh20 billion deficit crippling functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...

Judicial Council condemns police brutality, demands action on protest gangs
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 15, 2025

NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...

Chief Justice Martha Koome, CSs unveil appointees across state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

In the Judiciary, Chief Justice Koome appointed Dominica Nyambu and Green Odera to serve as Admiralty Marshals, with effect from July 14.

Over Sh52B injected into economy through Court Annexed Mediation – CJ Koome
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 18, 2024

The CJ highlighted that CAM has been implemented in 40 counties, with efforts underway to extend its reach to the remaining seven counties. Sixty Medi...

CJ Martha Koome named African Female Leader of the year 2023
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2024

Koome was voted for her trailblazing leadership as the first female Chief Justice of Kenya, as well as her accomplishments in the Judiciary.

"We'll root out corrupt judges", Ruto says as he vows end to end bribery in Judiciary
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 04, 2024

The president's comments drew sharp criticism from CJ Koome and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

Raila criticizes Ruto's Judiciary remarks
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 03, 2024

ODM leader Raila Odinga has strongly criticized President William Ruto's recent remarks, where he vowed to ignore stay orders from judges. In a statem...

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