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Public participates in the FY2024/25 Judiciary and JSC budget process

Members of the public make presentations during the Judiciary and JSC budget for FY2024/25 public participation exercise. [gallery size="medium" ids="31474,31473,31472,31471,31467,31468,31469,31470,31466,31465,31464,31463,31462,31461,31460" orderby="rand"]...

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More Small Claims Courts rolled out at border towns to enhance access to justice

More Small Claims Courts rolled out at border towns to enhance access to justice The Judiciary, through the Office of the Registrar Magistrate Courts, this week, rolled out five more Small Claims Courts (SCC), bringing to 10, the number of Small Claims Courts launched at border towns. During the exercise that is meant to operationalize the courts across the country, the Office of the Registrar Magistrates Courts rolled out Small Claims Courts in Moyale, Mandera, Busia, Malaba and Taveta border towns. Last week the Judiciary launched the SCC at Wajir, Loitokitok, Dadaab, Kakuma and Migori border towns. During the roll outs, a team...

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Mediators sensitize Isiolo Law Courts staff on the role of mediation in the legal process

A team of mediators conducted a training session for staff at Isiolo Law Courts on the role of mediation in the legal process. Also present at the training were High Court Judge Peter Njoroge, Chief Magistrate Lucy Mutai and Deputy Registrar Edward Tsimonjero, among others.   [gallery size="large" ids="31213,31214,31215,31216,31217,31218,31219"]...

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Supreme Court of Kenya issues directions on the BBI appeals

nThe Supreme Court of Kenya on November  9, 2021, issued directions on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) appeals which had raised the following 7 issues.n nnn1. Whether the basic structure doctrine is applicable in Kenya. If so, the extent of its application. Whether the basic structure of the Constitution can only be altered through the primary constituent power and what constitutes the primary constituent power.n nnn2.Whether the President can initiate changes and/or amendments to the Constitution & whether constitutional amendments can only be initiated by Parliament through a Parliamentary initiative under Article 256 of the Constitution or through a popular initiative under...

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Judiciary and EACC launch a joint review of the policies, procedures and practices of the Judiciary

The Judiciary and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have launched a joint review of the policies, procedures and practices of the Judiciary to identify loopholes that may be exploited to aid corruption.nnThe initial phase will involve a review of Court Registries, Records Management, and the Department of Building Services before being extended to Financial and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource, ICT and Communication. This project results from the Judiciary's 'Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ)' Vision to enhance public trust and confidence in the Judiciary.nn ...

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Governance & Anti-Corruption Strategy Training workshop

DCRJ Paul Maina when he addressed the opening session of a Governance and Anti-Corruption Strategy Training workshop for Judicial Officers and Staff themed: Legal & Jurisprudential Disposition of Kenya's Judiciary with Reference to Corruption; HR, procurement, financial management and budgeting.nn nn ...

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Court meets LSK to discuss improvement of service delivery at the Court

President of the Court of Appeal Justice Daniel Musinga, the Head of Civil Division Justice Hannah Okwengu & Head of Criminal Division Justice Asike Makhandia in a photo moment with LSK Council members after they held a meeting to discuss improvement of service delivery at the Court.nn nn...

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New CJ Koome and newly sworn in Supreme Court Judge received

Lady Justice Martha Koome, after she took her Oath of Office as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, proceed to her new office at Supreme Court where she was received by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi, Supreme Court Judges, the Judiciary leadership teams and staff. Also received was the newly sworn in Supreme Court Judge William Ouko.nn nn ...

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JSC nominates Judge Ouko for appointment as Supreme Court Judge

The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Justice William Ouko, President Court of Appeal, for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya. This follows three days of interviews of the 7 candidates who had been shortlisted.nn...

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