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Chief Justice Martha Koome told the Post-CSW70 National Stakeholders’ Forum that Kenya must strengthen prevention, accountability and survivor-centred justice. She cited specialised Gender Justice Courts and expanded protection systems amid rising GBV cases.
According to the Judiciary, the proposed framework forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise court operations through technology while ensuring safeguards are put in place to prevent misuse.
LSK said it was “deeply concerned and gravely disturbed by the recent spate of reported cases of femicide, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and other forms of gender-based violence across the country,” warning that women and girls were losing their lives in “tragic and disturbing circumstances.”
Speaking at State House during the swearing-in of judges to the High Court, Environment and Land Court, and the COMESA Court of Justice on Monday, the president said modern systems were essential to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of rulings. He stressed that as judicial capacity expands, expectations must also rise.
Under the new system, the public will be able to track how individual judicial officers manage their caseloads, including the number of matters concluded and those left pending. This marks a shift from evaluating the Judiciary as a whole to examining the output of each officer, a change likely to influence conduct and expectations within the courts.
Tuju, who has in recent years been entangled in high-profile land disputes and court cases, said he has accepted the situation he is facing and is mentally prepared for whatever may come, including what he described as possible torture.
In a statement issued on March 18, 2026, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo emphasised the need to protect the independence of the courts as the matter transitions to the next stage of litigation.
The clarification comes amid heightened public and legal interest in the dispute surrounding the appointment of presidential advisors, a matter that has sparked debate over the scope of executive appointments and constitutional limits.
Mwilu, who also serves as Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, emphasized that judicial officers must anchor all decisions on constitutional principles including equality, human dignity, democracy and the rule of law.
Muturi pointed to what he described as troubling handling of the controversial case involving Italian contractors, saying the Government of Kenya had a strong position but internal actions and external legal advice risked undermining the case.
The Judiciary said Justice Ibrahim left behind a remarkable record defined by commitment to human rights and the defence of democratic principles, noting that he consistently used his position to promote justice and fairness in society.
Under the legislation, judges will contribute 7.5 per cent of their basic salary, while the government will contribute 15 per cent to the fund.