Chief Justice

CJ Koome appoints new chairpersons, members to six specialised tribunals

The appointments were made by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) under various laws governing the tribunals, with most taking effect in September 2026.

CJ Koome gets global recognition with inaugural Sejong Legal Culture Award

Koome, Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice, was selected as the award’s inaugural international recipient. At the same ceremony, the Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relations became the first national recipient after being recognised for seven decades of offering legal aid and supporting vulnerable members of society

Four new courts gazetted as judiciary expands access to justice

The new stations according to Chief Justice Martha Koome will be attached to different High Courts for supervision. Kegonga Magistrates’ Court will be supervised by the Migori High Court, while Emuhaya Magistrates’ Court will fall under the Vihiga High Court.

CJ Koome says justice sector must not wait to prepare for 2027

CJ Koome noted that the National Council on the Administration of Justice has continued building the capacity of institutions involved in the administration of justice through stronger dispute resolution systems, protection of judicial independence and increased public awareness.

CJ Koome suspends magistrate arrested over Sh150,000 bribery allegations

In 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).

CJ Koome sets one-year appeal target as Gatembu takes over Court of Appeal

Speaking during Justice Gatembu's installation as President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday, Koome said the judiciary had made significant strides in expanding access to appellate justice but warned that the growing backlog of cases remained one of its biggest challenges.

Judicial Service Commission nominates 24 High Court Judges, 13 for Environment and Land Court

Chief Justice Martha Koome, said the nominations followed the conclusion of a rigorous and transparent recruitment process that attracted hundreds of applicants.

Petition targets CJ Koome over delays and alleged abuse of office

The 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.

CJ Koome appoints over 200 magistrates to handle specialised cases

The appointments, contained in Gazette Notices dated October 10 and 19, 2025, target corruption, land, and labour disputes, areas that have recorded some of the highest case backlogs in the courts.

Fresh petition seeks CJ Koome's removal over judge selection in own case

At 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.

Senate pushes for more power, setting up clash with National Assembly