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Ruiru marks 5th anniversary

Ruiru Law Courts Chief Magistrate Joseph Were led the court's CUC in marking its 5th anniversary during an Open Day that kicked off with a procession through Ruiru Town. During the event that was attended by Thika High Court judge Florence Muchemi, CUC members engaged the public on court processes. The event that was graced by judicial officers and staff was also attended by Ruiru MP Simon Kang'ara who sponsored the construction of Ruiru Law Courts through NGCDF.   [gallery size="medium" ids="32670,32671,32672,32673,32674,32675,32676,32677"]    ...

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Court engages with public during an Open Day

Webuye Law Courts and its CUC led by Head of Station Viola Yator held an Open Day at Misikhu market in Bungoma County to engage with members of the public on court processes and functions of actors in the justice chain.   [gallery size="medium" ids="32660,32661,32662,32663,32664,32665,32666,32667"]...

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Judges release inmates jailed for minor offences at Kodiaga

High Court Judges led by Principal Judge Eric Ogola, at Kodiaga GK Prison in Kisumu where they released 60 prisoners serving short sentences for minor offences as part of prison decongestion. The judges were attending the Annual High Court Leaders Conference.   [gallery size="medium" ids="32650,32651,32652,32653,32654,32655,32656,32657"]...

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CRJ Mokaya commits to pursue 100pc funding for Judiciary

Monday, March 25, 2024. Nairobi. CRJ Mokaya commits to pursue 100pc funding for Judiciary Winfridah Boyani Mokaya has assumed office as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary with a commitment to pursue 100 per cent funding by the government for access to justice, to mirror support provided to the security sector. Mokaya said the funding, the Judiciary is seeking is reasonable and should be administered as a public good. “We need to make a better case for our budget allocation by shifting the case away from aggregate percentages to more modern and innovative methods that first consider unit costs such as cost...

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CJ urges judges to champion multi-door approach to justice delivery and embrace technology

Kisumu. Monday, March 25, 2024. CJ urges judges to champion multi-door approach to justice delivery and embrace technology Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the efficiency of court processes in order to expand the frontiers of justice. Speaking during the opening of the High Court Leaders Conference in Kisumu, the Chief Justice said technological advancements and operational strategies are not just about enhancing efficiency; but they are also about transforming the way that justice is administered. “Reliable data and streamlined processes are the bedrock of effective...

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CJ Koome calls for action among stakeholders to stem road carnage

News Editors Nairobi. Friday, March 22, 2024. CJ Koome calls for action among stakeholders to stem road carnage Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for vigilance on the roads to stem prevalent road accidents. In a speech read on her behalf by Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi during the Milimani Traffic Court Open Day held in Nairobi, the CJ said that it is only through the actions of all stakeholders that tangible solutions will be found to deal with the rising road carnage. “It is through our actions that we transform intentions into reality, crafting a safer road environment for ourselves and future generations....

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Judiciary opposed to merger of ELRC and ELC with High Court – CJ Koome

[gallery size="medium" ids="32469,32470,32471"] NAIVASHA, Kenya March 21, 2024 - Chief Justice Martha Koome has written to the leadership of Parliament expressing the Judiciary’s opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment to merge the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC), the Environment and Land Court (ELC) with the High Court. The Chief Justice contends that there was informed reasoning that prompted Kenyans to demand for specialised courts to handle employment and labour relations, and also environment and land matters. “The contribution by the two courts to expeditious delivery of justice and a robust jurisprudence in these areas of special concern to Kenyans justify the continued...

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Judicial Service Commission appoints Hon Mokaya as the new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

Hon. Winrida Mokaya Boyani is the new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary. Mokaya was appointed after a competitive recruitment process, where six other candidates were interviewed for the post. Hon Mokaya replaces Hon Anne Amadi whose term came to an end this year. Other candidates who were interviewed for the post are: Ms Rose Macharia Wachuka, Jack Ouma Busalile Mwimali, Ms Anne Wambeti Ireri, Hon Paul N. Maina, Hon Caroline Kendagor Jepyegen and Hon Kennedy Kandet Lenkamai. "Following deliberation and careful consideration of the candidates based on merit, performance and suitability for the position, the JSC has appointed Hon. Mokaya Frida Boyani as...

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