Speaking during Sunday service at St Michael All Angels ACK Cathedral in Bondo Town, Siaya County on Sunday, Tuju appealed to fellow Christians to pray for his children, saying he had been able to cope with his own difficulties through his faith.
By David AbonyoThe appointments were made by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) under various laws governing the tribunals, with most taking effect in September 2026.
By David AbonyoThe Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No 10 of 2024) seeks to give citizens a formal channel to petition Parliament when public bodies do not prepare the rules needed to give effect to legislation within the required timelines.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKibor will take charge of the commission's technical and shared services functions, providing strategic leadership and oversight as the JSC works to strengthen its institutional operations and support the administration of justice
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during a forum marking 16 years of the 2010 Constitution on Thursday, Koome said Kenyans had confidence in the Judiciary, demonstrated by their decision to bring disputes before the courts.
By David AbonyoThe JSC said interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through its online jobs portal, where detailed job descriptions, appointment requirements and application instructions are available
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Wednesday, Chief Justice Koome said the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had commenced administrative and disciplinary processes against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi of Kangema Law Courts following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
By David AbonyoThe society directed all advocates not to participate in court hearings or applications during the one-day boycott, except in limited circumstances outlined in its guidelines.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Ndung’u said she accepted the nomination “with humility and gratitude,” adding that she is “proud to do so as a Kenyan dedicated her professional life to the service of Justice and the global and the protection of human dignity.”
By David AbonyoRuto said Kenya supports a justice system anchored on independence, impartiality and credibility.
By Chrispho OwuorThe President congratulated Justice Warsame on his elevation to the Supreme Court, describing the appointment as a rare responsibility held by only a small number of jurists in the country.
By Chrispho OwuorSupreme Court nominee Katwa Kigen told Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission he would act fairly despite prior legal work for President William Ruto, citing recusal and judicial safeguards in election disputes.
By Chrispho OwuorThe shortlist brings together four judges from the superior courts and one advocate. Those set to face the panel are Court of Appeal judges Mohammed Warsame, Katwa Kigen and Francis Tuiyott, High Court judge Joseph Sergon, and advocate Anne Waceke Makori, a former chair of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
By Ann NyamburaThe union says the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement is meant to correct long-standing gaps in pay structures and bring uniformity across commissions. It wants comprehensive discussions covering salaries, allowances, welfare provisions, union rights, and general working conditions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn its inaugural statement dated April 14, the newly elected LSK Council said it would act as the “statutory guardian of the rule of law,” cautioning that institutions entrusted with justice were under strain.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Friday, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome acknowledged the findings of the report, which profiled corruption across the public sector, including within the Judiciary, and outlined measures already in place to address integrity concerns.
By Bradley BosireChief Justice Martha Koome, said the nominations followed the conclusion of a rigorous and transparent recruitment process that attracted hundreds of applicants.
By Bradley BosireThe candidates who made the shortlist are Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori, Justice Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, Justice Joseph Kiplagat Sergon, Justice Francis Kipruto Tuiyott and Justice Abdulahi Mohammed Warsame. Those who had initially applied also included Lilian Wanjiku Wachira, who did not make it to the final list.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the JSC, this exercise is part of efforts to expand judicial resources and ensure faster resolution of cases, particularly those relating to land ownership, use, and environmental management, which continue to be among the most contested issues in Kenya.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a Gazette notice dated March 6, CJ Koome named Gerald Mutiso to preside over matters relating to corruption and economic crimes under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
By Bradley BosireThe recruitment process now moves to the next phase, with the Commission announcing plans to conduct a stakeholder engagement forum ahead of shortlisting.
By Bradley BosireJustice Katwa Kigen is among the newly elevated judges and has been assigned to the Nyeri station. Ahmed Isaack Hassan, who previously served as chair of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, has been posted to Nakuru under the same placement schedule.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe list of shortlisted candidates includes former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi, Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira, as well as experienced advocates, magistrates and legal scholars.
By Bradley BosireThe Judicial Service Commission oversees the recruitment, discipline, and supervision of judicial officers, making impartiality among its members crucial to maintaining trust in the justice system.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn addition to the five Resident Kadhi roles, the JSC is filling 145 other judicial vacancies. These include 15 judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 High Court judges, 10 judges for the Environment and Land Court, 60 Resident Magistrates, and 40 adjudicators for the Small Claims Court.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe petition has been filed by Captain J N Wafubwa, who claims the Chief Justice has failed in her duty to protect the integrity of the judicial system. He alleges that instead of ensuring open and transparent court operations, she has used her authority to block processes and frustrate the conclusion of certain legal matters.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAt the centre of the complaint is Koome’s decision to assign Justices Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye to the three-judge bench hearing the petition.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe petitions seek the ouster of Chief Justice Martha Koome along with six Supreme Court judges.
By Brenda SockyJustice Lawrence Mugambi, in a ruling delivered on Friday, said the Constitution gives the Chief Justice the exclusive role of empanelling judges even in cases where she is involved as a party.
By Maureen Kinyanjui