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High court judge raises concern over increased cases of defilement in Northeastern region
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 05, 2025

Judge Onyiego said courts in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera have recently been prosecuting a high number of defilement cases, especially girls out of scho...

Garissa residents urged to seek alternative dispute resolutions to decongest courts
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

Garissa elders warned against using maslah courts to resolve criminal cases
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 26, 2024

The county commissioner instructed chiefs and Nyumba Kumi elders to remain focused to ensure criminals are apprehended.

How unfair verdicts blot Somali's maslaha justice system
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 20, 2024

The influence of clans and traditional hierarchies can sometimes overshadow principles of fairness and equality, complicating efforts to achieve truly...

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