CJ Koome mourns death of Milimani Commercial Court Resident Magistrate Jalenga
The judiciary fraternity is mourning the death of Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga, a Resident Magistrate at the Milimani Commercial Court, who passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 20, 2024. Chief Justice Martha Koome shared the sad news through her X account, revealing that Zena’s death follows a long illness that she had fought […]
CJ Koome seizes control of tribunals from Executive grip in bold overhaul
In a bold move to overhaul Kenya’s justice system, Chief Justice Martha Koome on Friday, August 23, 2024, unveiled three transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery within the country’s tribunals: the Tribunals’ Shared Service Infrastructure, the Tribunals’ Website, and the Tribunals’ Registry Manual. The Tribunals’ Shared Service Infrastructure represents a significant shift in how […]
CJ Koome launches judicial guide to combat trafficking of persons for sexual exploitation
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched a bench book aimed at combating the trafficking of persons for sexual exploitation. This initiative coincides with the global commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, themed “Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking.” In a statement shared on her X account on Tuesday, July […]
ODPP sends message of condolence following passing of Magistrate Kivuti
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sent a message of condolences following the tragic passing of Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Kivuti succumbed to injuries sustained during a shooting incident in court. At the time of her death, Magistrate Kivuti was serving as the Principal Magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi. […]
Koome appoints bench to hear suit against Ruto’s Affordable Housing
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a three-judge bench to hear the determination of the petition challenging President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme. In a notice seen by K24 Digital Koome has appointed Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mong’are to determine the case brought by five petitioners led by Nakuru doctor Magare Gikenyi […]
CJ Koome directs magistrates courts to finalize cases that have been pending for over 3 years
Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates’ Courts across the country to finalize cases that have been pending for over three years. Speaking during the 11th Annual Heads of Station Forum on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Kisii County, the CJ stressed that resolving pending cases will be pivotal in ensuring the timely delivery of […]
CJ Koome recommends 20 judge candidates to President Ruto
Chief Justice Martha Koome has forwarded to President William Ruto the names of 20 out of the 95 candidates interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission for High Court judge posts. The 20 include two senior Deputy Directors at Office of the Director Of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Alexander Muteti and Tabitha Ouya, 10 Magistrates including former […]