NAIROBI, Kenya May 12 – Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya has assured newly appointed Judges of the High Court and the Environment and Land Court (ELC) of the Judiciary’s full administrative and operational support as they assume office. …
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Environment and Land Court
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Specialized court that adjudicates environment and land disputes; 13 new judges were sworn in by President Ruto in May 2026.
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- May 2026
… le engaged in conspiracies involving public land,” he said. “But eventually, we believe all public assets should go back to the public to serve the intended purpose.” The recovered parcel was returned to the government following a landmark ruling by the Environment and Land Court …
EACC Leads Karura Tree Planting On Reclaimed Forest Land, Issues Fresh Warning To Grabbers… The commission also appointed 37 judges to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court. …
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge… On Monday, during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed judges to the High Court and Environment and Land Court at State House, President William Ruto convened a high-level strategy meeting that underscored the importance of the campaign. …
Kenya mounts unified campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u’s ICC bid… es By Citizen Reporter May 06, 2026 02:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize On May 4, 2026, President William Ruto swore in 37 new judges to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court …
Bench of firsts: JSC rewrites history with new judges… Earlier this year, the Environment and Land Court reaffirmed Langton Investments as the legitimate owner and ordered the cancellation of all irregular titles. …
Over 100 families displaced as multi-million homes demolished in Marurui land row… The remarks came as President Ruto presided over the swearing-in of 24 High Court judges, 13 Environment and Land Court judges, and 12 judges of the COMESA Court of Justice marking the largest intake in Kenya’s history. …
Ruto challenges new Judges to choose right over easy… The ceremony marked the swearing-in of 24 High Court judges, 13 Environment and Land Court judges, and 12 judges to the COMESA Court of Justice; one of the largest judicial appointments in Kenya’s history. …
Ruto urges judges to uphold integrity, deliver timely justice- April 2026
Audio By Vocalize The Environment and Land Court has barred Kiambu County from demanding 20 acres of land from private members gold club. …
Kiambu County, MCA to pay golf club Sh3m for property destruction in lease battle… The Environment and Land Court in Garissa issued the ruling on Tuesday in the absence of the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Ibrahim Mohamed Aden, and County Secretary Billow Issack Hassan, both of whom had been cited for contempt of court. …
Mandera County gov’t officials jailed for ignoring Ksh.11.7M land compensation order
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Chief Registrar pledges support to newly appointed judges
The News
Winfridah Mokaya, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, assured newly appointed High Court and Environment and Land Court judges of full administrative and operational support during an induction session, noting that the appointments strengthen judicial capacity to reduce case backlog and improve access to timely justice.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Monday 11 May
Chief Registrar pledges support to newly appointed judges
Winfridah Mokaya, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, assured newly appointed High Court and Environment and Land Court judges of full administrative and operational support during an induction session, noting that the appointments strengthen judicial capacity to reduce case backlog and improve access to timely justice.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Thursday 7 May
EACC reclaims 18 acres of Karura Forest, warns grabbers
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered approximately 18 acres of Karura Forest that had been illegally allocated to private developers and reclaimed through court process. During a tree-planting exercise where over 1,000 trees were planted, EACC leadership warned that prolonged occupation of illegally acquired public land does not guarantee ownership and such property will eventually be reclaimed.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Wednesday 6 May
Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
Kenya mobilizes government support for Ndung'u's ICC candidacy
The Kenyan government has intensified diplomatic backing for Justice Njoki Ndung'u's bid for a seat on the International Criminal Court, with President Ruto convening a high-level strategy meeting that included the Chief Justice, Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Head of Public Service to demonstrate unified commitment.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto swears in 37 new judges to High Court
On May 4, 2026, President William Ruto swore in 37 new judges to the High Court and Environment and Land Court, comprising 24 High Court judges and 13 Environment and Land Court judges, to reduce case backlogs following a transparent selection process by the Judicial Service Commission. The appointments include several historic firsts, including the first female judges from Kilifi, Narok, and Samburu counties to serve on these benches.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 4 May
Over 100 families displaced in Marurui land demolition
More than 100 families lost their homes after bulldozers demolished multi-million-shilling houses on disputed land in Marurui along Nairobi's Northern Bypass. A court had found the land had been unlawfully subdivided and sold to unsuspecting buyers by a private company.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 3 May
Ruto urges new judges to choose right over convenient
President William Ruto urged newly sworn-in judges to stand firm in making difficult decisions and choose what is right even when unpopular. At a State House ceremony, Ruto oversaw the swearing-in of 24 High Court judges, 13 Environment and Land Court judges, and 12 COMESA Court judges, described as the largest judicial intake in Kenya's history.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto urges newly sworn judges to prioritize integrity over popularity
President Ruto addressed the swearing-in of 49 judges (24 High Court, 13 Environment and Land Court, and 12 COMESA Court judges) at State House, urging them to uphold integrity and make difficult decisions even when unpopular, while emphasizing that judicial independence must be matched with accountability and professionalism.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 29 April
Court orders Kiambu County, MCA to pay golf club Sh3m damages
The Environment and Land Court has barred Kiambu County from demanding 20 acres of land from Kiambu Club and ordered the county and Town MCA Francis Koina to pay the club Sh3 million for property destruction. Justice Ann Mogeni ruled that the county could not force the lease extension condition without proper legal acquisition and formal procedures under the Land Act.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 27 April
Mandera county officials jailed for defying land compensation order
Mandera County senior officials have been sentenced to one month in civil jail after failing to comply with a court order to pay Ksh.11.7 million in a land compensation dispute. The Environment and Land Court in Garissa found the county had unlawfully occupied and developed land belonging to Abdullahi Sheikh Ahmed by constructing a polytechnic without proper acquisition procedures.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →