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Beyond the questions: An assessment of the Court of Appeal Candidates interviews by the Judicial Service Commission

1.Introduction Under the transformative architecture of the 2010 Constitution, the Court of Appeal is not merely a middle tier in the judicial hierarchy; it is the heartbeat of appellate just...

admin Feb 4, 2026 7 views

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Camouflaged injustice? Unmasking the trial of civilians in military courts and the erosion of civil liberties

AbstractMilitary tribunals are specialized courts established within the armed forces to enforce discipline, adjudicate offences committed by military personnel, and maintain internal or...

admin Dec 4, 2025 176 views

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Countering disinformation and misinformation against the Judiciary: The role of courts and The Judicial Service Commission

The spread of disinformation and misinformation has become a significant threat to judicial independence and the rule of law in Kenya. Disinformation—the deliberate dissemination of falseho...

admin Apr 3, 2025 450 views

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Remarks during the swearing-in of Mr. Douglas Kanja as Inspector General of Police

Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Director of Criminal Investigations, Chairperson and Commissioners of the National Police Service, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gen...

admin Oct 7, 2024 675 views

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Administrative actions v judicial decisions: The drawing line in Supreme Court’s actions

In the wake of the High Court ruling in Law Society of Kenya v Attorney General, a significant question has arisen regarding the distinction between an administrative action and a judicial decision, p...

admin Aug 2, 2024 797 views