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 […]
‘This year has been very difficult for us’ – Judiciary bids farewell to 5th member amid tragic deaths
Members of the Judiciary today Friday, October 25, 2024, converged in Kiserian, Kajiado county to bid farewell to one of their own – honourable Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga. The Judiciary and legal fraternity was dealt a heavy blow following the death of Jalenga – a resident magistrate who served at the Milimani Commercial Court in […]
‘Charged with Ksh37M theft, not 181 Kgs goat meat’ – Judiciary clarifies on protester granted Ksh10M bond
The Judiciary has issued a clarification on an Eldoret court case in which a protester was charged and freed on a bond of Ksh10 million. In a statement issued on the evening of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Judiciary says the protester had been charged with theft of items amounting to Ksh37 million. 181 Kgs […]
DPP calls for unified action in combating economic crimes
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has called for a unified front among judicial officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to tackle economic crimes. In a statement shared by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the DPP emphasized the crucial need for collaborative action within the justice system to address pervasive economic offences. […]
PHOTOS: Newly-appointed Judges arrive in style for induction
The newly appointed high court judges arrived in style on Monday, May 25, 2024, for induction by the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA). The twenty judges include Moses Ado Otieno, Alice Chepngetich Bett Soi, Benjamin Mwikya Musyoka, John Lolwatan Tamar, Francis Weche Andayi, Andrew Bahati Mwamuye, Julius Kipkosgei Ng’arng’ar, Wendy Kagendo Micheni, Emily Onyando Ominde and […]
Morning fire burns down files at Mavoko law courts
Police have launched investigations after a Friday morning fire razed down court files at the Mavoko law courts. The fire is reported to have started at 4 am but was not contained until 5 am despite the Athi River police station being just a hundred metres away. Speaking about the incident, the judiciary stated that […]
‘Ksh52B released back to economy through Court Annexed Mediation’ – Judiciary
The Judiciary has released Ksh52 billion back to the economy through Court Annexed Mediation, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu on Thursday revealed. Speaking during the start of a two-day Mediation Summit on Employment Disputes at the Strathmore University, Nairobi, Mwilu announced that a total of Ksh52.1 billion has been released back to the economy as […]