Africa Nazarene University emerged victorious in the 2025 Supreme Court Moot Court Competition, a flagship initiative aimed at mentoring young legal professionals and strengthening the future of Kenya’s legal sector. The university secured the top spot following a highly competitive final round held at the Supreme Court in Nairobi. Chief …
Read More »PHOTOS: Interior CS Murkomen Holds Talks with CJ Koome
On Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen met with Chief Justice Martha Koome to discuss ways to enhance the security of the judiciary and its officers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a tweet on X, CS Murkomen highlighted that the meeting also addressed potential collaborations on traffic …
Read More »Gachagua Warns Ruto Against Removing Chief Justice Koome
In a fiery address on Sunday in Meru, ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua escalated his criticism of President William Ruto, warning him against efforts to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Gachagua claimed that Ruto is plotting to oust Koome for refusing …
Read More »Murkomen Denies Plot to Undermine CJ Koome’s Security
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims of an attempt to undermine Chief Justice Martha Koome following reports that her security detail was reduced. During the launch of the National Government Administration Police Unit, which is responsible for national administration officials, Murkomen clarified that Koome’s security remains unchanged, despite …
Read More »Abdi Mohamud Sworn in as EACC Secretary and CEO, Vows to Fight Corruption
Abdi Mohamud, MBS, was formally sworn in on Monday as the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court building in Nairobi, was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome. In his inaugural address, Mohamud outlined his priorities …
Read More »Courts Resolve 509,664 Cases This Year – Chief Justice
According to the annual Judiciary report released on Friday, courts have resolved 509,664 out of the 516,121 new cases filed this year, achieving an impressive 99% Case Clearance Rate (CCR). Criminal cases made up 57% of the filings, marking a 3% decrease compared to last year. On the other hand, …
Read More »Kalonzo Stands Firm: No Allowance for Chief Justice Koome’s Removal
Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper party, has issued a warning of nationwide protests if the proposed removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome comes to fruition. Speaking at a church service in Muthara, Tigania East, Meru County on Sunday, Kalonzo disclosed his awareness of a petition filed in court …
Read More »CJ Koome: Lack of Integrity Fuels Land Disputes in Kenya
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the lack of integrity, attributing it to the increasing cases of land disputes in Kenya. Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, Koome emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. …
Read More »Chief Justice Koome Declares 11 Vacancies in Court of Appeal
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the availability of 11 positions for judges at the Court of Appeal. According to a Gazette Notice dated January 30, 2024, the appointments will adhere to the provisions outlined in Article 166(1)(b), (2), and (4) of the Constitution, as well as Section 30, Part …
Read More »Petition Filed to Remove Chief Justice Koome From Office
A request has been submitted to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the dismissal of Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position. Michael Kojo Otieno, the petitioner, alleges that Chief Justice Koome disregarded legal protocols when appointing members to the tax appeal tribunal. According to Otieno, Chief Justice Koome failed …
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