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Magistrate Lorot defends his record as he expresses readiness to be IEBC chair
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The IEBC selection panel, chaired by Dr Nelson Makanda, is currently interviewing 11 shortlisted candidates for the chairperson’s position.

High Court resumes trial of seven accused of killing former Kabete MP George Muchai
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The suspects began their defence on January 17, 2025, urging the court to acquit them, arguing that the prosecution had failed to prove its case.

Tensions rise between Executive, Judiciary as Chief Justice Koome’s security is withdrawn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Koome noted that the security reduction has exposed her office and judicial officers to vulnerabilities, undermining the Judiciary’s ability to fulfil...

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Relief as Judiciary to build new court at Masalani in Ijara Constituency
Barack Oduor  |  May 28, 2024

Chief Justice Martha Koome gazetted the establishment of the Masalani Magistrate's Court, which will be under the supervision of the Garissa High Cour...

CJ Koome directs magistrates to finalise cases pending for over 3 years
Barack Oduor  |  May 06, 2024

The CJ directed Magistrates' Courts countrywide to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalise the cases.

Isiolo prison to introduce daycare facility for children of incarcerated mothers
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 03, 2024

Cases of incarcerated women staying with their children in the wards have been rife due to inadequate facilities.

FGM prevalence rate in Wajir still high as cases go unreported
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 07, 2024

Wajir Magistrate Roseline Aganyo observed that since her move to the county, no cases of FGM have been reported.

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