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Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the commissioners on Monday, she highlighted the Commission’s critical role in the country’s constitutional framework, emphasizing that executing this mandate will require courage, integrity, and steadfast commitment to the rule of law.
Speaking at State House Nairobi on Monday, Koome emphasized the need for sustained investment, improved infrastructure, and strengthened enforcement to enhance accountability and efficiency across the judiciary and related agencies.
Chief Justice Martha Koome assigned the judge through Gazette Notice No. 17623 published on Friday, directing him to hear and determine the matter at the Embu High Court.
Koome explained that through these cases, Raila forced courts to address important issues that helped guide Kenya through a period when rights and justice were constantly challenged.
The recess is expected to affect litigation schedules, including appeals and constitutional petitions, and parties are advised to plan accordingly.
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.
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.
Speaking during Katiba Day celebrations on Wednesday Koome emphasized that the Judiciary’s commitment to the supreme law remains steadfast despite ongoing challenges
Wetang’ula stated that several committee and House proceedings have been halted by conservatory orders, calling on Judiciary to address the matter urgently
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
CJ Koome described the achievement as proof that reforms under the Judiciary’s Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint are paying off