Chief Justice Martha Koome Stories

Judiciary’s bid for neutrality in political lynching of former DP Rigathi Gachagua
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 01, 2025

It was evident that judges were keen to avoid being used as shields as political antagonists flexed their muscles right into the courtrooms.

CJ Koome pledges timely justice, expanded access in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

Koome commended Kenyans for their belief in the rule of law and urged them to remain steadfast in championing justice.

Leaders ask CJ Martha Koome to build more courts in north eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 21, 2024

Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow and his Mandera South counterpart Abdul Haro say the neglect of the region in almost all spheres makes it difficult for t...

CJ Martha Koome transfers 33 judges in major judicial reshuffle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The reshuffling comes a week after Koome agreed to meet with renowned lawyer Prof. PLO Lumumba to address corruption allegations within the Judiciary.

CJ Koome: Cyberbullying won't force me out of office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Koome acknowledged being a victim of online abuse, which she described as "technologically facilitated gender-based violence."

CJ Koome bows to pressure, responds to bribery allegations and calls for transparency
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

To ensure accountability, CJ Koome directed the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to deploy an investigative team to engage directly...

PLO Lumumba seeks meeting with CJ Koome over alleged graft in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Lumumba referenced claims by lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who alleged that some judicial officers demand financial or other inducements to render favo...

Women MPs want CJ Koome to establish courts dedicated to GBV cases
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 29, 2024

Passaris said that in their meeting with CJKoome, they urged her to ensure that President Ruto allocates Sh1 billion for the creation of the gender-ba...

Judiciary inaugurates Alternative Justice System Centre in Marsabit
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 21, 2024

CJ Koome explained that private mediation enables parties to resolve disputes outside the court, with the resulting agreements being adopted by the co...

LSK's Faith Odhiambo slams CJ Koome over failure to tackle corruption in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The LSK statement highlighted that surveys and persistent complaints from members pointed to a judiciary that appeared complacent and unable to defend...

CJ Koome says underfunding of Judiciary to blame for delayed justice
Amina Wako  |  Nov 16, 2024

Koome encouraged Kenyans to adopt alternative dispute resolution methods as a cost-effective and efficient way of resolving disputes.

Judiciary's funding slashed by 50 per cent over three years - CJ Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The Chief Justice reiterated the need for investments in court infrastructure, staff recruitment, and capacity building for law enforcement to ensure...

Judiciary achieves 99% case clearance rate, resolving over half a million cases in 2023/24
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Criminal and Civil Case Trends Criminal cases accounted for 57 per cent of all cases filed, a 3 per cent decrease compared to the previous year. Civil...

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.

We must dismantle systems that are enabling femicide, CJ Koome says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 01, 2024

She encouraged Kenyans to actively oppose femicide and advocate for the safety and dignity of women and children.

Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeal’s decision declaring Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

The Supreme Court found that the Appellate Court had no grounds for declaring the entire Act unconstitutional.

Ichung’wah accuses Judiciary of attempting to nullify bills forwarded to Ruto for assent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Ichung'wah expressed concerns over a troubling trend where petitioners are challenging the constitutionality of pending bills, asserting that this und...

Gachagua ouster: Petitioners demand fair hearing, say judges acted without CJ Koome order
John Mbati  |  Oct 21, 2024

This turn of events, they claim, raises concerns about the integrity of the judicial process and the petitioners' ability to receive a fair hearing.

All eyes on CJ Koome as Kenyans await appointment of deputy president 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

In his order, Justice Mwita stated that no appointments should be made to replace Gachagua until October 24, 2024.

Chief Justice Koome inaugurates Dagoretti Law Courts to address Nairobi case backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The Dagoretti Law Courts will house a Magistrates' Court, a Small Claims Court, and a Gender Justice Court dedicated to handling cases of sexual and g...