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The development follows a fresh attempt by Zimbabwean activist Brian Kagoro to travel to Kenya, which ended with him being removed from a Nairobi-bound flight in Ethiopia last Tuesday.
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
Sharon’s parents, through their lawyer, also urged the court to impose a non-custodial sentence, saying their relationship with Obado had remained cordial even after the death of their daughter.
Advocate of the High Court and MTI East Africa President James Mang’erere says criminal mediation could offer a way of resolving minor offences without sending every case through the formal court process, helping reduce the workload facing the judiciary.
Wahome's comments paint a picture of a justice system where allegations of corruption are not limited to isolated incidents, but are linked to wider concerns about delays, inefficiency and accountability
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Khasoa said poor court diary management, rather than workload alone, is a major contributor to the growing backlog of cases.
The decision was triggered by a motion brought forward by Kinanie MCA Francis Kavyu, who faulted the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Finance for rolling out the new charges before the legal process was complete.
Budget figures show a continued gap between what the judiciary receives and what it needs. In the 2024/2025 financial year, the institution was allocated about Sh21.85 billion against a requirement of roughly Sh44.9 billion. For the 2025/2026 financial year, funding rose to about Sh24.94 billion, while the need stood at around Sh40.1 billion, leaving a shortfall of over 35 percent.
Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo sexplained that the traditional court setup is largely confrontational, where one side wins and the other loses, a situation that can deepen disagreements rather than resolve them fully.
The 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.