Judiciary Stories
Experts warn that the lack of coordination among public officers and infrastructure deficiencies are worsening access to justice.
Wetang’ula argued that injunctions should be a last resort, as existing legal provisions already provide for compensation where remedies are required.
According to Njoka, the Bill’s wording seeks to make the SRC Act subservient to this Act, despite Article 172 (1) (b) (i) of the Constitution limiting...
Few know that beneath the grandeur of Kenya’s Supreme Court lies a museum chronicling the nation’s quest for justice and self-rule.
LSK accused the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) of shielding errant officers.
She noted that their paths crossed again in the 1990s during Kenya's pro-democracy movement, where they both participated in the push for constitution...
She urged the National Treasury and county governments to significantly increase funding for child protection services, including the judicial infrast...
The Tribunal had, in March 2025, directed KSL to admit Ndung'u after allowing his appeal against the school's earlier refusal to enrol him.
The initiative comes as part of a long-standing commitment by the Judiciary to continuously improve its operations while safeguarding the integrity of...
The specialised court has become essential in resolving long-running disputes over land and promoting sustainable environmental management across Keny...
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.
The list highlights a blend of experienced magistrates, seasoned advocates, and public sector legal officers.
Magistrates Rhoda Yator was elected Vice President, Tom Mark Olando took the position of Secretary General, while Hassan Omar Daffa was elected Vice S...
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...
They added that unless the Judiciary now takes firm control of the timetable and resists further attempts to stall, survivors will continue to wait wi...
The two had been charged at the Milimani Chief Magistrate's Court with four counts, including stealing by a director, conspiracy to defraud, making fa...
The statement comes amid growing public debate over the claims, which have sparked calls for greater transparency in handling cases of alleged judicia...
The dispute stems from a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah in April 2021, in which he sought Justice Kantai's removal over alleged links to the...
In dismissing the petition, Justice Mugambi upheld the JSC's decision, saying the process complied with constitutional principles.
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi said the petition raised serious constitutional issues that could not be dismissed as idle...
The officer himself was injured, along with a Kenya Prisons officer and three civilians who were present in court.
MPs questioned why the Judiciary continues to set its own allowance rates independently of SRC benchmarks, despite the constitutional mandate that SRC...
The case traces back to 1988 when KCB advanced a loan to Benjoh Amalgamated Ltd, secured by properties owned by the company and a 443-acre coffee esta...
The school reiterated the timeline for applicants: “Advocates Training Programme (ATP) – 2026/2027 Academic Year - Applications are open for the ATP b...
Koome revealed that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has handled 946 petitions against judges, with 95 complaints still pending.
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...
JSC vice-chairperson Isaac Ruto explained that while the commission can discipline judicial staff directly, judges must undergo a tribunal process bef...
Mombasa is now the eleventh county to adopt the Alternative Justice System as the Judiciary seeks to expand people-centred justice, reduce reliance on...
Kanja also challenged the Judiciary to ensure that court orders remain reasonable and aligned with the public interest.
