‘Courts should never be closed’ – Nelson Havi faults CJ Koome for closing courts over Monica Kivuti’s murder
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has faulted Chief Justice Martha Koome and judicial officers for closing courts countrywide over the murder of Makadara Magistrate Monica Kivuti. In a statement on Monday, June 17, 2024, Havi said the incident should not be abused to hold Kenyans at ransom and to deny them […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome feted in Ethiopia
Chief Justice Martha Koome was on Friday night March 15, 2024, feted as the African Female Leader of the Year Award 2023 at a ceremony held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. CJ Koome was voted for her trailblazing leadership as the first female Chief Justice of Kenya, as well as accomplishments in the Judiciary, especially in […]
Former Court of Appeal judge Akilano Molade Akiwumi passes on
Former Court of Appeal Judge, of Ghanaian origin, Akilano Molade Akiwumi who served in the bench for the last 14 years has died. Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed the death of the Judge in a statement sent to the newsrooms this evening. “We are deeply saddened by the news of the untimely passing of retired […]
‘I am ready for talks between judiciary, executive and legislature to root out corruption’ – Ruto
President William Ruto now says he is ready for talks to root out corruption from the three arms of government, following his incessant attacks against the judiciary. Speaking in Tinderet, Nandi County on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Ruto said he is ready to hold talks with the judiciary and the legislature regarding corruption. “Chief Justice […]
“We are ready to process complaints against judges implicated in corruption’ – CJ Martha Koome
Chief Justice Martha Koome has promised that the Judicial Service Commission is ready to process complaints against judicial officers implicated in corruption or any other acts of misconduct. Koome spoke during a handover ceremony when outgoing Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi handed over to the acting Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Paul Ndemo. […]
CJ Koome skips Senate induction retreat amid speculations she’s avoiding confrontation with Azimio lawmakers
Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has skipped the Senate induction retreat in Naivasha where she was supposed to deliver a keynote speech today Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Koome’s speech was delivered by a Judiciary official at Sawela Lodge, where Senators converge for the five-day induction retreat. In her speech, the Chief Justice highlighted how the […]
Pray for us as we work to deliver petition judgment – DCJ Mwilu
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has assured Kenyans that the Supreme Court bench will work as a team over the weekend to deliver a comprehensive judgment after listening to the submissions of lawyers representing the presidential election petitioners, respondents, and interested parties enjoined in the case. Chief Justice Martha Koome adjourned the apex court to […]