Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti,Principal Magistrate Monica Kîvuti Stories

Magistrate fatally shot at work among 500 Kenyans honoured by Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 12, 2024

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was among six individuals awarded the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart.

CJ Koome implements comprehensive security overhaul as courts reopen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

“Makadara Law Courts and all courts across the country shall comply with the following Directions on Security Measures with effect from June 24, 2024,...

"Please stop killing us": Deputy CJ calls for end to victimisation of judicial officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2024

The Deputy Chief Justice lamented that many judicial officers live in fear of being attacked.

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.

"It should never happen again!" Ruto says as he mourns slain Magistrate Kivuti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2024

Ruto stated that the confrontation, threats, or attacks of any form against judicial officers are unacceptable, criminal, and an affront to the rule o...

LSK faults CJ Koome over court shutdown order after magistrate's killing
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 17, 2024

The Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KJMA) announced that they will not work from June 19 to June 21, 2024, in protest over ‘poor working con...

Monica Kivuti shooting: Judiciary staff associations set protest for June 19
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 16, 2024

Following the fatal shooting of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti, they will hold demonstrations in demands for proper and safer working con...

Monica Kivuti shooting: JSC pushes interviews, says court closed until June 24
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2024

A new schedule for judges of the Court of Appeal will be announced soon, the JSC says, as it pauses activities to honour Kivuti's life and service.

Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti dies after gun attack in court
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 15, 2024

Kîvuti was moved to the Nairobi Hospital on Friday for specialised treatment and Chief Justice Martha Koome visited her in the afternoon. 

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.

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