DCJ Mwilu gets emotional while eulogising slain Makadara magistrate
Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu was visibly moved as she delivered a heartfelt eulogy for the late Makadara principal magistrate Monica Kivuti. Speaking during the Judiciary National Day of Mourning for Monica Kivuti, held on June 18, 2024, Mwilu drew a poignant parallel and linked Kivuti’s death to the profound incident of the September […]
‘Direct court officials to call off industrial action’- Havi tells CJ Koome after her new directive on Makadara shooting
Lawyer Nelson Havi has called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to direct the Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KJMA) to call off their industrial action fueled by the shooting of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Taking to his official X account on Monday, June 17, 2024, Havi said that the industrial action called by judges, […]
CJ Koome issues new directive on operation of courts following Makadara shooting incident
Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued new directives on the operations of courts nationwide following the Makadara Law Courts shooting incident that led to the loss of two lives. Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti succumbed to gunshot injuries she had sustained in the incident. CJ Koome on Monday, June 17, 2024, issued a statement directing […]
JSC postpones interviews for Court of Appeal Judge position following death of magistrate Monica Kivuti
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has postponed the interviews for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal scheduled for June 18 to 21, 2024, following the death of Makadara magistrate Monica Kivuti. In a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024, JSC secretary Winfridah Mokaya said the postponement was to mourn and honour the […]