Kenya’s CJ tells newly hired magistrates to uphold integrity, professionalism as primary courts revel in 104 per cent case clearance
The swearing-in ceremony is part of an induction programme organised by the Kenya Judiciary Academy and the office of the registrar of magistrates, which will equip the newly appointed judicial officers with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to effectively discharge their duties.
Kenya’s Chief Justice calls for contextual application of Marriage Act to ensure fairness in divorce, estate administration
Reflecting on Kenya’s journey in family justice, the chief justice noted that family disputes were once handled as ordinary civil cases, often before judicial officers without specialised training in the psychosocial complexities of custody, domestic violence and matrimonial matters.
Your obligation as judges is solemn duty of ensuring every refugee and migrant finds justice, Ruto tells Kenyan judges
Speaking at the conference that brings together judges, jurists, development partners and international organisations from across the globe, Chief Justice Martha Koome underscored the centrality of fair, credible, transparent and humane refugee and migration systems, which she argued, millions of people rely on for their safety and dignity.
Kenyans advised to seek justice via tribunals to cut litigation costs, ease case backlog
According to the deputy registrar, tribunals are indispensable to Kenya’s judicial system. They provide specialised, affordable and accessible forums for sector-specific disputes, thereby, relieving pressure on regular courts and strengthening formal dispute resolution institutions.
Kenyan chief justice reveals plans to adopt AI in case management and judiciary operations
Commenting on the security of digital infrastructure, the CJ, however, decried the high cost of safeguarding digital systems from cyber threats that can compromise systems adding that the Judiciary is investing in robust cybersecurity measures to stay ahead of the risks.
Acrimonious build up to Kenya’s 2027 prompts Chief Justice to activate Judiciary Committee on Elections
Chief Justice Martha Koome cautioned that the country must remain vigilant in the face of evolving challenges such as technological manipulation, misinformation and increased political polarisation. She called for stronger collaboration among key institutions, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), political parties, parliament and civil society, to address these threats collectively.
Return of ‘treason’ as activist Mwangi becomes second Kenyan to face the charge after failed plot to plant ammos on Governor Natembeya
Mwangi’s wife Njeri, in a post on the social media platform X, said on Saturday that security personnel raided their home and took the activist and his electronic gadgets while “talking of terrorism and arson.” Police said after his arrest on Friday that Mwangi was linked to the facilitation of violent activities in recent street protests. Detectives searched his home and his office.
CJ Koome kicks off judiciary staff hiring with judges, magistrates and kadhis given priority
According to Koome, the commission also acknowledges the gains made through the judiciary digitisation and automation agenda, including the nationwide roll-out of e-filing systems, which have significantly improved operational efficiency.
Kenya finally constitutes an electoral agency after a three-year standoff in political class
Chairperson Erastus Ethekon is a human rights lawyer and previously worked as Turkana County’s top legal adviser. He has also worked with the United Nations Development Programme and the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya.
