Hard truths.
According to the State of the Judiciary Annual Report 2024/2025, ten counties accounted for 68 per cent of all filings in the past year, underscoring deep regional differences in population density, economic ac...
The courts were introduced to tackle the persistent backlog of cases that has slowed down the judiciary for years. They handle disputes involving sums below Sh1 million and are designed to manage common cases s...
In a statement after the incident, the judiciary said the man arrived at the court compound around 9 am, and appeared visibly unwell.
The CJ lamented that despite visible signs declaring courts as corruption-free zones, the culture of bribery persists among Kenyans.
The appointments, made under the powers granted by the Small Claims Court Act of 2016, authorize the designated officers to preside over Small Claims proceedings in their current and future court stations.
In a statement issued on Monday by JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, the commission acknowledged the claims, adding that a full investigation would take place before appropriate action is taken.
Chief Justice Martha Koome, in a solemn statement, paid tribute to Justice Ochieng, describing him as a “towering figure” in Kenya’s legal community and a key contributor to the development of commercial law.
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the initiative reflects a shift from punitive incarceration to rehabilitation and reintegration.
CJ Koome also highlighted that High Court stations and registries have now been established in every county, unlike before 2010 when they were limited to provincial headquarters and major towns.
Koome said that while social media has become a critical space for dialogue and the exchange of information, it is increasingly being misused to malign and discredit judicial officers
At least 60 public organisations are grappling with acute employee shortages, needing more than 15,000 new staff to meet their approved capacity
The report, unveiled on July 17, 2025, reveals that Kenyans seeking services from the Judiciary hypothetically part with an average bribe of Sh18,800.