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Nov 5, 2024 420 admin

Beyond The Bench; Chief Justice Martha Koome's vision for the Judiciary

In a rare and insightful conversation with Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome, she opens up on the driving forces behind the Judiciary’s vision and its dedication to shaping a people-centric judic...

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Nov 5, 2024 403 admin

Achievements by Hon. Justice Martha Koome, EGH, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya

Chief Justice Martha Koome, has been championing institutional reform under the Judiciary vision ‘Social Transformation through Access to Justice,’ (STAJ). The vision’s goal is to put in place a...

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Nov 5, 2024 1,023 admin

Impeachment in Kenya

Public participation as a constitutional principle, though cardinal should not be cast on stone. Quasi-judicial proceedings like vetting for nominees for appointment into positions, tribunals establis...

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Nov 5, 2024 493 admin

Unpacking the Illegal Investment of Ksh 20 Billion Housing Levy Funds in Treasury Bonds

The allure of power and wealth can be a powerful motivator for most politicians as leadership positions offer access to significant resources like public funds, lucrative contracts and influential net...

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Oct 7, 2024 966 admin

Upholding judicial independence in Kenya

1. IntroductionThe quest for an independent Judiciary in Kenya is a never-ending struggle.This policy paper is urgent now, to address the growing overt and covert erosion of judicial independence, mor...

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Oct 7, 2024 1,872 admin

A perspective on suspended declarations of Unconstitutionality

Constitutional scholars have long debated whether the legislature, executive, or judiciary should have the last word on constitutional guardianship. Constitutional guardianship can be understood in tw...

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Society

Oct 7, 2024 437 admin

The silencing of Africa Stream: A blow to media freedom and International Law

The recent deplatforming of Africa Stream, a popular online platform serving millions of users across the African continent, marks a significant setback for digital freedom and the democratic exchange...

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Oct 7, 2024 967 admin

Judicial financial independence in Africa: The context and issues

The inspiration for the book, Judicial financial independence in Africa: A study of eleven sub-Saharan countries, is the discordance between the principles of separation of powers and judicial indepen...

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Oct 7, 2024 466 admin

Remarks during the launch of the Book - ‘Judicial Financial Independence In Africa: A Study Of Eleven Sub-Saharan Countries’

It is my great pleasure to join you this afternoon for the launch of this important and timely publication, ‘Judicial Financial Independence in Africa: A Study of Eleven Sub- Saharan Countries’. T...

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Oct 7, 2024 491 admin

Remarks during the opening of the 2024 African Judges and Jurists Summit

Honourable Retired Chief Justices, Honourable Judges and Judicial Officers Present, Senior Counsel and Advocates Present, Distinguished GuestsI am delighted to join you for this Summit that brings tog...

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Administration

Oct 7, 2024 632 admin

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...

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Oct 7, 2024 558 admin

Statement on the withdrawal of the security detail of Hon. Mr. Justice Lawrence Mugambi

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has convened this press briefing to address a matter of grave concern – an action that not only undermines judicial independence but also threatens the core pri...

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