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Chief Justice Koome appoints three-judge bench to hear petitions on removal of Supreme Court judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

The petitions were filed by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi and 15 others.

Kamukunji residents participate in public debate on proposed NG-CDF law
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 05, 2025

The NG-CDF has faced legal challenges over the years, with critics arguing that it encroaches on county governments' roles.

Cabinet approves Bill granting Judges special retirement benefits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Under the Bill, serving judges will be placed under a Defined Benefit system, which guarantees them fixed monthly pensions upon retirement.

High Court orders bench to hear Supreme Court vs JSC case on apex court's future
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 25, 2025

The bench will be tasked with determining issues raised by the Supreme Court judges against the JSC, which emanate from the JSC's intention to investi...

Supreme Court rules MPs have final authority to define what qualifies as life sentence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The judges said that prescribing a specific number of years to represent life imprisonment would be overstepping judicial boundaries.

Tuju stresses his case against Supreme Court judges is for the benefit of all Kenyans
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 04, 2025

Tuju explains why he's upset with the Supreme Court Judges and why his pursuit is in good faith, devoid of political intentions whatsoever.

Supreme Court declines to lift ban on lawyer Ahmednasir citing legal flaws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The judges questioned why none of the 15 lawyers employed at Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP had sought to challenge the ban themselves.

Ten key questions that will decide Supreme Court judges' fate in JSC case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

One of the key issues raised is whether the JSC has oversight authority over the Supreme Court.

JSC halts hearing petitions against Supreme Court judges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The move grants temporary relief to the affected judges, who had secured conservatory orders to stop their removal through the JSC process.

Legal standoff: Eight court cases stall petitions seeking removal of Koome, Supreme Court judges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Despite the legal hurdles, the JSC maintains that it will uphold its mandate in promoting judicial independence and accountability.

Four more Supreme Court judges block JSC ouster attempts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Separately, Justices Lenaola and Ouko also secured orders suspending JSC proceedings.

Supreme Court grants widow 30 days to replace lawyer after court bars Ahmednasir Abdullahi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

The Supreme Court has repeatedly maintained that it will not hear any cases involving Ahmednasir's law firm due to what it describes as his "continued...

Supreme Court softens stance on Ahmednasir, hints at possible reconsideration
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 06, 2025

After Supreme Court judge Smokin Wanjala certified an application urging the court to review its decision against Ahmednasir as urgent, Koome has give...

Supreme Court to determine fate of 27 constituencies ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

At least 27 constituencies that do not meet the new threshold of 164,000 people risk being scrapped before the 2027 elections.

Supreme Court under fire for upholding ban on lawyer Ahmednasir's firm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The call follows a ruling on Tuesday in which the Supreme Court upheld the firm’s exclusion, further impacting its clients.

PLO Lumumba to CJ Koome: Let Ahmednasir tender his defence at Supreme Court
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 30, 2025

The ban followed accusations that Ahmednasir had conducted a campaign to "scandalise, ridicule, and denigrate" the Supreme Court through various media...

Petitioners seek removal of seven Supreme Court judges over alleged misconduct
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.

Judiciary warns LSK against Supreme Court protests over ongoing cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The planned occupation stems from the Supreme Court's on January 18, 2024, decision to impose a permanent ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir from appear...

NIS set aside budget to disband Supreme Court, fire Koome - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

“There is even a bigger scheme to dismantle the Supreme Court ahead of 2027 elections. A budget has been set aside through NIS and all those petitions...

LSK condemns Supreme Court ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasir
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 24, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo decried the move, terming it a blatant display of judicial overreach.

Supreme Court upholds ban on Ahmednasir, declines to allow lawyer’s firm to represent client
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The court instead gave Fatuma Abud Faraj, the petitioner who sought to be represented by Ahmednasir's firm, 14 days to either find another lawyer or a...

Lawyer Nelson Havi demands CJ Koome resign in two days over claims of rot in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Koome has continuously distanced herself from the allegations of corruption and incompetence within the Judiciary.

Ombudsman directs JSC to publish complaints against judges, decisions within 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Ombudsman wants the JSC to publish detailed information on judicial complaints, including the complaints themselves, responses from judges, analys...

Kenyans back Justice Isaac Lenaola's call for quick reconstitution of IEBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Lenaola questioned how Parliament could focus on passing other laws while neglecting what he termed as a critical issue for the nation.

IEBC stares at constitutional crisis as boundaries review deadline overdue
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

A High Court ruling has suspended the transmission of the list of new commissioners nominated by the IEBC Selection Panel to President William Ruto fo...

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.

Court of Appeal suspends case on lawyer Ahmednasir's ban by Supreme Court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

The parties involved will now coordinate with the President of the Court of Appeal to arrange for a five-judge bench.

Judiciary announces plans to construct new Supreme Court building
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 04, 2024

The new building to be built will replace the current one that houses the Supreme Court which was built in 1930.

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