Chief Justice Martha Koome Stories

Small claims courts pump Sh21 billion back into Kenya’s economy since 2021
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Established to ease the Judiciary’s backlog, the courts handle cases valued at less than Sh1 million, including sale and supply contracts, debt recove...

CJ Koome reaffirms Judiciary’s commitment to child protection, announces expanded reforms
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.

NLC commissioners conclude term with over 31,000 requests for land regularisation processed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

Judge suspends key Marsabit Assembly committees over alleged illegal formation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola made the ruling after Nominated MCA Adhi Bino, who also chairs the Health Services Committee, filed a petition arguing that cer...

Court dismisses bid challenging bench picked by CJ Martha Koome
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 14, 2025

In the application, the petitioner claimed that the judges were handpicked in a manner that compromised their independence and suggested loyalty to th...

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo to sue Uganda in regional court over abduction
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

After being held and tortured in Kampala, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo launch legal action against Uganda to challenge cross-border political repressio...

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....

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