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CJ Koome: Justice cannot be for sale or compromised for anything
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Koome raised concerns about frequent case adjournments, which she said are a major cause of public frustration and declining confidence in the courts.

Ten key questions that will decide Supreme Court judges' fate in JSC case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

One of the key issues raised is whether the JSC has oversight authority over the Supreme Court.

JSC halts hearing petitions against Supreme Court judges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The move grants temporary relief to the affected judges, who had secured conservatory orders to stop their removal through the JSC process.

Four more Supreme Court judges block JSC ouster attempts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Separately, Justices Lenaola and Ouko also secured orders suspending JSC proceedings.

CJ Koome given 21-day deadline to resolve complaints against judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The complaints reported to the Commission on Administrative Justice cover a range of serious allegations, including unlawful conduct by judges, briber...

Judiciary warns LSK against Supreme Court protests over ongoing cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The planned occupation stems from the Supreme Court's on January 18, 2024, decision to impose a permanent ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir from appear...

Judiciary independence: Former CJ Mutunga, legal experts raise alarm over Koome’s security detail withdrawal
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 25, 2025

While speaking to The Eastleigh Voice, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga explained that what the 2010 Constitution does is to provide sites for strug...

Judges, magistrates condemn withdrawal of Chief Justice Koome’s security detail
Amina Wako  |  Jan 24, 2025

The association's executive council, led by Justice Stephen Radido, criticised the National Police Service (NPS) for engaging in what it called "Gesta...

JSC confirms receipt of complaints, petitions against judges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto said the petitions include a petition filed by Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi against seven...

Ombudsman directs JSC to publish complaints against judges, decisions within 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Ombudsman wants the JSC to publish detailed information on judicial complaints, including the complaints themselves, responses from judges, analys...

Senior Counsels allege rampant corruption in Kenya's Judiciary
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 20, 2024

The lawyers argued that corruption and incompetence within the judiciary have eroded trust in Kenya's legal system.

Judges and magistrates association downplays LSK accusations of corruption
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 22, 2024

On Wednesday, the LSK claimed there is widespread corruption in the Judiciary and state capture by the executive.

Shun unfounded claims against judicial staff, Kenyans told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2024

Complaints regarding judges, judicial officers, and staff should be directed to the appropriate investigative authorities, the Judiciary says.

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