Judicial tragedies of 2024: 5 judges and magistrates who died this year
The Judiciary faced an unprecedented series of losses in 2024, with the deaths of five judges and magistrates leaving a deep void in the country’s legal system. Each of these individuals made significant contributions to the judiciary, and their untimely passing has been a source of immense grief. Monica Kivuti The shocking death of Principal […]
Kaluma proposes bill to allow breastfeeding at work for MPs, judges, and employees
Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma has tabled a new bill in Parliament that seeks to allow breastfeeding mothers, including MPs, judges, and ministers, to breastfeed at their workplaces freely. In a statement shared on his X account on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Kaluma expressed his concerns about current regulations that prevent breastfeeding in settings […]
List of all 20 judges appointed by Ruto to serve in High Court
President William Ruto has appointed 20 new judges to the High Court of Kenya, a move that is seen as a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to reform the Judiciary. The appointments were announced in a Gazette notice dated May 9, 2024, and come after a rigorous vetting process by the Judicial Service […]
Reprieve for MCAs as judges declare law barring party hopping unconstitutional
MCAs have scored big after a three-judge bench declared unconstitutional, Section 14 of the Political Parties Act that barred them party hopping ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The bench comprising justices Joel Ngugi, Hillary Chemitei and Teresia Matheka maintained that the section of the law which requires sitting MCAs who switch political parties to […]
Lawyers ask judge to stop human rights advocate from appearing in court with spiritual healer attire
Members of the Nigerian legal profession have made a case for human rights lawyer, Malcolm Omoirhobo, to be stopped from appearing in traditional regalia during court proceedings. The barrister stormed the Federal high court in Abuja in continuation of him exercising his right to openly express his religious beliefs. However, when his case was mentioned, […]
Full list: Names of 30 judges picked for Labour and Environment courts
Thirty judges have been recommended to President Uhuru Kenyatta for appointment at the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) and the Environment and Land Court (ELC). ELC has exclusive original and appellate jurisdiction to hear and determine environment and land-related disputes while the ELRC deals with employment and labour disputes. The 30 judges were picked […]