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Leaders ask CJ Martha Koome to build more courts in north eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 21, 2024

Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow and his Mandera South counterpart Abdul Haro say the neglect of the region in almost all spheres makes it difficult for t...

CJ Martha Koome opens new high court at Makadara Law Courts
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 09, 2024

Lawyers welcomed the new court stating that it will help in decongesting the high court at the Milimani law courts.

Chief Justice Koome inaugurates Dagoretti Law Courts to address Nairobi case backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

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 g...

Activist Morara Kebaso freed on bail as lawyers term charge defective
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 01, 2024

Kebaso is facing charges of cyber harassment, contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

Garissa elders warned against using maslah courts to resolve criminal cases
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 26, 2024

The county commissioner instructed chiefs and Nyumba Kumi elders to remain focused to ensure criminals are apprehended.

UoN student faces arson charges after he was allegedly found with petrol during protest
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 10, 2024

Bernard Wangila was charged with preparation to commit a felony contrary to Section 308 (1) of the Penal Code

High Court orders IG and DCI to compensate Mandera businessman for unlawful detention
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 05, 2024

Abbey was arrested by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers and detained at the KDF's El Wak camp. The KDF had suspected that Abbey had stolen the l...

Isiolo holds memorial for Magistrate Kivuti as judge calls for enhanced security in courtroom
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 18, 2024

The late Magistrate Kivuti was shot by a senior police officer, Chief Inspector Samson Kipruto in charge of Londiani police station, shortly after del...

Monica Kivuti shooting: Armoury among Judiciary's new measures to secure Makadara Law Courts
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 18, 2024

Principal Magistrate Kivuti was shot several times while in her seat inside her makeshift courtroom last week, raising concerns about the safety of ju...

Mombasa residents stranded over 'poor communication' about court closures
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 18, 2024

They say they travelled long distances for the hearing of their cases, thinking only the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi would be affected following th...

Chief Justice Koome bans use of makeshifts structures as courtrooms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2024

In her statement, the CJ emphasised that the Judiciary continues to mourn the loss of Kivuti.

Police Service absolves itself in Magistrate Kivuti's gun attack
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 17, 2024

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

Online court eases access to justice for Kwale residents
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 16, 2024

Justice Addraya Dena, stationed at the Kwale Law Courts, said that some cases are closed after two or five years when the complainant fails to appear.

LSK condemns Makadara Courts shooting, calls for enhanced security measures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

The Magistrate was shot in the court on Thursday afternoon soon after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving the wife of the senior officer.

Emergency blood appeal for wounded Makadara magistrate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

The Magistrate was shot in the court on Thursday afternoon soon after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving the wife of a senior police offic...

Makadara Law Courts closed after shooting incident
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 13, 2024

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

Senior police officer gunned down after shooting Makadara Law Courts magistrate
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 13, 2024

The injured magistrate received immediate medical attention when emergency personnel were sent to the site. He was then taken to a nearby hospital.

Isiolo residents optimistic ahead of High Court's opening
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 10, 2024

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
Barack Oduor  |  May 28, 2024

Chief Justice Martha Koome gazetted the establishment of the Masalani Magistrate's Court, which will be under the supervision of the Garissa High Cour...

CJ Koome directs magistrates to finalise cases pending for over 3 years
Barack Oduor  |  May 06, 2024

The CJ directed Magistrates' Courts countrywide to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalise the cases.

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