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President Ruto receives key AU reform proposals ahead of Luanda Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

During the meeting, the panel handed over a consolidated report detailing a range of reform recommendations aimed at strengthening the AU’s governance...

Kenya’s justice system under strain amid rising mob justice, overcrowded prisons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Experts warn that the lack of coordination among public officers and infrastructure deficiencies are worsening access to justice.

CJ Martha Koome swears in sports disputes tribunal members, calls for fairness and integrity
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome urges newly sworn-in Sports Disputes Tribunal members to deliver fair, independent, and timely justice, boosting transparen...

CJ Martha Koome unveils anti-corruption and green justice plans to transform Kenyan courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Koome pushes data-driven reforms, anti-corruption measures, and green initiatives to transform Kenya’s justice system and improve servic...

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s legacy lives on: Nigeria’s Niger Delta still battles oil pollution 30 years after his death
DW News  |  Nov 10, 2025

Three decades after Ken Saro-Wiwa’s execution, the Niger Delta remains scarred by oil spills and broken promises, as activists say the late environmen...

Maraga honours devolution hero Odhiambo Mbai, vows to uphold constitutionalism and drive economy reforms in presidential bid
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 10, 2025

At the time of his death, Mbai was the chairman of the devolution committee at the constitutional conference at the Bomas. He played a key role in the...

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

Petition seeks removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome over alleged misconduct and delays
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 03, 2025

Captain J.N. Wafubwa accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome of abusing her powers, delaying rulings, and denying justice in key court cases.

Justice Matheka calls for increased funding to strengthen Kenya’s child justice system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

She urged the National Treasury and county governments to significantly increase funding for child protection services, including the judicial infrast...

Ombudsman’s office suspends CEO, two other senior officials amid gross misconduct allegations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The CAJ also promised to keep the public informed of all material developments as the proceedings advance.

ICJ tells Israel to let UN aid flow into Gaza – but UN’s own failures throughout the war loom large
The Conversation  |  Nov 01, 2025

In its verdict, the ICJ unanimously reaffirmed that the use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited under international law. The court also...

Judiciary rolls out staff census in push for data-driven reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The initiative comes as part of a long-standing commitment by the Judiciary to continuously improve its operations while safeguarding the integrity of...

Maraga demands Kenya summon Ugandan envoy over missing activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Maraga slammed both the Ugandan and Kenyan governments, accusing them of complicity through silence and failure to protect citizens from cross-border...

Maraga warns Ruto’s Sh1.5 trillion Infrastructure Fund risks mismanagement, deepening debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Maraga accused the Ruto administration of a pattern of corruption and mismanagement, arguing that past scandals demonstrate how public funds have been...

Justice and Equity Council accuses government of corruption and state repression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 27, 2025

The group said Kenya's post-independence dream of justice and prosperity has been "betrayed by a political class addicted to greed and deceit."

Supreme Court to begin year-end recess on December 21
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

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.

Kenya lobbies Tanzania to support Prof. Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for ICJ judge
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 24, 2025

If elected, Okowa would be the first Kenyan and only the seventh woman in history to sit on the world court.

Ombudsman CEO Mercy Wambua suspended for 14 days over misconduct claims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The 14-day interdiction is intended to provide time for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations against her.

National Police Service Commission says court lacks jurisdiction on recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing police reform history, the Police service commission told the Labour court that its independence is vital to keeping politics out of police rec...

Relief for Laikipia residents as Government waives land charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere welcomed the announcement, saying the technical committee would fast-track the adjudication process and help residents...

Ex–CJ Maraga blasts Privatisation Bill, calls for transparency and public oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

Maraga said the Bill—which seeks to privatise state-owned enterprises—bypasses constitutional requirements for public participation and risks concentr...

Lawyer sues Chief Justice Koome over delayed rollout of Small Claims Courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 13, 2025

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...

Attorney General’s office launches free legal aid centres to bring justice closer to Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The centres will provide free legal assistance for common issues, including family conflicts, land disputes, child protection, and succession matters....

Former CJ David Maraga vows to team up with opposition to unseat Ruto in 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 06, 2025

In what many view as a bold political move that could redefine opposition unity, Maraga’s decision could pose a serious challenge to Ruto’s bid for a...

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

Court bars businessman Kung’u Muigai from defaming Justice Isaac Lenaola
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to court documents, Kung'u Muigai is alleged to have linked Justice Lenaola and other senior judges to corruption and further insinuated the...

129 judicial officers appointed as Small Claims Court adjudicators
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The appointments aim to enhance the Small Claims Court system and ensure faster handling of minor disputes, improving access to justice for the public...

Maraga condemns "misuse of public funds" through government empowerment programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Maraga condemned what he described as the blatant diversion of taxpayers’ money for political purposes.

Court orders Kirinyaga County to pay Sh3.5 million to man who lost wife in road tragedy
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Justice Edward Muriithi ruled in favour of Paul Gichangi, who had petitioned the court to compel County Executive for Finance Jacqueline Njogu and Chi...

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