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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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Operations Procedure Manual on prosecution of sexual offences to standardise sentencing

Malindi High Court judges Reuben Nyakundi and Stephen Githinji launched an Operations Procedure Manual on prosecution of sexual offences aimed at standardizing sentencing of offences in Kilifi county. Sexual offences make up to 50% of criminal cases within the jurisdiction.nn...

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Kitui CUC visits women prison facility to engage inmates on bond procedures, appeals, prosecution of their court cases and fast-tracking their applications on sentences review

Kitui High Court Presiding Judge Robert Limo led CUC members on a visit of the Women Prisons in Kitui to engage inmates on bond procedures and address their concerns on appeals, prosecution of their court cases & fast-tracking their applications on review of their sentences.nn nn nn nn ...

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Judge Achode presides over opening of Judicial Review Division registry facility

Principal Judge of the High Court, Lydia Achode cuts a ribbon to mark the opening of the Judicial Review Division registry at the Milimani Law Courts. Previously the division shared the same registry space with the Constitution and Human Rights division.nn nn nnnn nn nn...

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Three more new members join the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in of three new members of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) at the Supreme Court building, Nairobi.nnThe Tribunal is now fully constituted after Theresa Jepkemei Chepkwony, Mutubwa Wilfred Akhonya and Kiragu Gad Gathu took their Oaths of Office. They join the Chairperson, Desma Nungo and three other serving members Dr. Adelaide Mbaika Mbithi, Milly Lwanga and Paul Ngotho.nnThe PPDT has a role in the protection of our democracy and realisation of Kenyans’ right to free and fair elections and the right to vote as guaranteed in Article 38 of the Constitution.nnThe CJ...

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Chief Justice Martha Koome launches the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the transition of Judiciary Training Institute (JTI) to Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA), handover to incoming Academy's Director Judge Dr Smokin Wanjala, inauguration of the new KJA premises and launch of the new Academy’s website and the E-Learning platform at the KCB Leadership Centre, Karen.nn nn ...

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Public participates in Judiciary and JSC budget processes

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi led the JSC and Judiciary to receive views from stakeholders during public hearings on the institutions’ budget proposals for the FY 2022 - 2023. The proceedings held at Milimani also saw other stakeholders join the sessions virtually. n n n nn ...

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON THE JUDICIARY BUDGET PREPARATION FOR THE FY 2022/23 AND THE MEDIUM-TERM PERIOD (2022/23- 2024/25)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON THE JUDICIARY BUDGET PREPARATION FOR THE FY 2022/23 AND THE MEDIUM-TERM PERIOD (2022/23- 2024/25)nnThe Judiciary is finalizing preparation of the FY 2022/23 and Medium-Term Budget Proposal. In observance of the requirement for public participation in all financial matters under Article 201 (a) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 37 (5) (a) of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012, the Judiciary has organized a public hearing forum on Friday, 15th October, 2021 starting at 9.00 A.M.nn nnA copy of the Judiciary’s Budget Proposal for the FY 2022/23 and Medium Term is available and may be downloaded from...

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