Chief Justice Martha Koome proposes one-stop centres in fight against gender-based violence
Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed a bold initiative to combat gender-based violence (GBV) through the creation of one-stop centres that integrate legal, medical, and psychological support for survivors. Speaking at the inaugural Gender Justice Change Makers Awards Gala on Thursday evening November 29, 2024, Koome highlighted the urgency of a multi-sectoral approach to address […]
Omanga calls for urgent action against rising femicide cases
Businesswoman-cum politician Millicent Omanga has expressed concerns over the rising cases of femicide. In a statement shared via her official X account on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Omanga made a passionate call for immediate, united action to protect women and end gender-based violence. Omanga on women safety The former nominated senator emphasized the pressing need […]
‘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 […]
Gachagua impeachment: Where is Chief Justice Martha Koome?
The fate of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now lies in the hands of the courts, after both the National Assembly and the Senate voted to send him home. At least 29 petitions were filed in the High Court seeking to stop Gachagua’s impeachment before his hopes were dashed on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, when […]
CJ Koome mourns death of Molo Principal Magistrate Bernard Rugut
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the passing on of Molo Law Courts Principal Magistrate Bernard Kipyegon Rugut. Koome in a statement released on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, expressed her deepest condolences to his spouse Purity Koskey Rugut who also serves as a magistrate at Kabarnet Law Courts, their children, the entire family, relatives, and […]
‘All judges must now deny the AG audience’ – Havi says after Justice Mugambi’s security withdrawal
Lawyer Nelson Havi has urged all Judges to consider denying the Attorney General (AG) audience in court following the withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi’s security. The former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president in a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, argues that the entire office of the AG […]
‘Students should demonstrate against new university funding model’ – Babu Owino
Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, has voiced his frustration over the new university funding model, urging students to take to the streets in protest against it. In a statement on his X account on Thursday, August 22, 2024, the lawmaker criticized the model, stating that it is preventing underprivileged students from access to […]