CJ Martha Koome Stories
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...
Wetang’ula urged the Judiciary to centralise all cases filed against Parliament in Nairobi, where the institution is based, arguing this would reduce...
The judge emphasised that disputes relating to elections, whether through universal suffrage or party list nomination, must be determined by an Electi...
In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...
Koome urged Mombasa residents to utilise AJS, through elders, religious leaders, chiefs, civil society actors or court-annexed mechanisms, to resolve...
The Court of Appeal, in its May 9, 2025 judgment, acknowledged that the law was unclear about whether the DCJ could act in the Chief Justice’s stead.
The CJ explained that online critics have used social media to spread false accusations, misleading narratives, and defamatory claims aimed at undermi...
Havi lodged the petition seeking Justice Mabeya’s removal following the judge’s verdict against his client, Riyadha, in a land lease dispute.
The petition, filed by lawyer Dr Owiso Owiso, human rights activist Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko, sought leave to have the court hear the matter,...
Koome said the courts' authority has come under pressure from politicians and critics who undermine judges whose decisions do not favour them. She lik...
CJ Koome defended the Judiciary’s role, saying anticipatory bail is meant to protect individuals from unlawful arrest or detention before charges are...
Koome stressed that the Constitution grants the DPP full discretion in prosecutorial decisions, which must remain free from the influence of any autho...
Among the major projects planned for the reporting period were the construction of a new Supreme Court building, a new Court of Appeal Complex, and 15...
The petitioners are seeking the dissolution of both the National Assembly and the Senate, as well as an order compelling political parties to comply w...
Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...
NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...
Chief Registrar of Judiciary (CRJ) Winfrida Mokaya on Monday skirted around the issue, avoiding confirming that the same was a forced takeover of the...
In the Judiciary, Chief Justice Koome appointed Dominica Nyambu and Green Odera to serve as Admiralty Marshals, with effect from July 14.
According to Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, the rebuilding of destroyed infrastructure is ongoing, supported by public and private partners.
Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.
The petition seeks to hold President Uhuru and key officials in his administration legally liable for the Sh4.6 trillion debt accumulated between the...
In his application, Havi cites a conflict of interest and lack of impartiality, arguing that the judges were appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome,...
DCJ Mwilu urged heads of station to actively supervise registry staff, particularly to ensure that court fees are correctly assessed, especially befor...
CJ Koome said the damage went beyond the physical structure, noting that the destruction of case files had disrupted dozens of ongoing cases.
The officer, identified as Constable Bernard Koome, was on normal duty alongside his colleague when they spotted a suspicious black motorcycle.
Wanjiku argues that suspending court operations would demonstrate the Judiciary’s recognition of the gravity of the matter and its solidarity with Ken...
The digitisation project will also allow courts to manage cases electronically, conduct video hearings and streamline communication among staff and st...
This represents a Sh2 billion increase compared to the previous year and continues an upward trend in funding for the Judiciary. In the 2023/24 financ...
Defence lawyer Stanley Kangai, representing the accused, did not oppose the application, informing the court that the case had dragged on for too long...
