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Chief Justice Martha Koome calls for a shared East African commitment to multi-door justice

Judges, magistrates, and senior judicial officers from across East Africa have gathered in Nairobi this week for the 22nd East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) Annual Conference, themed “Justice Beyond Brick and Mortar: Unlocking Multi-Door Pathways for People-Centred Justice in East Africa”

Kenyan Bar celebrates 920 “exceptionally brilliant” new advocates joining its ranks

Yesterday, Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the admission of 920 new advocates to the Kenyan Bar, a large influx of young talent that she and other leading Kenyan lawyers have welcomed, among criticism from some members of the Bar.

Adopting a people-centred approach to justice

Kenya has become the first country to develop a people-centred approach to justice delivery and social transformation. Paul Ogemba spoke to Chief Justice Martha Koome to find out more.

Overhaul of Kenya’s criminal justice system on the cards

The criminal justice system in Kenya is set for a major overhaul with proposals to amend the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, writes Paul Ogemba.

Transnational crime hits a roadblock in Africa

Judicial institutions from 16 African countries have signed an agreement to enhance the fight against transnational organised crimes and illicit financial flows in the continent, writes Paul Ogemba.