Makadara Law Courts Stories

CJ Martha Koome opens new high court at Makadara Law Courts
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 09, 2024

Lawyers welcomed the new court stating that it will help in decongesting the high court at the Milimani law courts.

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.

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.

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