Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has assured all Judges and Judicial officers that the independence of the Judiciary and their constitutional duties are protected by the Constitution and urged them to continue discharging their duties without any fear in accordance with their oath of office. Koome said that she had been briefed by Justices Aggrey Muchelule […]
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The Judiciary has redeployed 18 Judges of the Environment and Land Court in accordance with the Transfer Policy of Judges. According to a statement sent to newsrooms, the move was undertaken following the appointment of 34 Judges by President Uhuru Kenyatta, with the 18 new Judges to serve as Judges of the Environment and Land Court. The statement advised the new Judges […]
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Chief Justice Martha Koome said that she is committed to ensure that the independence of the Judiciary is upheld at all cost. Koome stated that it was her mandate to protect the independence of the Judiciary, while at the same time ensure appropriate cooperation with the other arms of government in a bid to ensure […]
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Kajiado County residents have proposed that minor offenders, elderly prisoners and those who have already served long sentences should be awarded Presidential Pardon. Speaking during a public participation forum to review laws relating to the exercise of the Power of Mercy under Article 133 of the Constitution, the residents added that reformed convicts, People Living […]
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The Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman (OJO) has asked members of the public who have complaints on pending court cases to present their matters during the ongoing public clinics in Machakos County. Speaking to the media at the Machakos law courts Monday, where the clinics are being held, OJO Officer Maria Tata said they were […]
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