Kenya's justice system institution headed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, facing corruption allegations and calls for reform amid lawyer boycotts in July 2026.
… The Cabinet secretary said the Interior Ministry plans to integrate the system with the National Registration Bureau, the Judiciary, the Immigration Department and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) through legislative and policy changes.He said the integra …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 22 – The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has thrown its weight behind the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in its escalating standoff with the Judiciary, affirming the Society’s right to hold the Judiciary accountable while urging all parties to resolve the d …
… Chief Justice Martha Koome, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the Judiciary strictly upholds a policy of zero tolerance to corruption and unethical conduct, and disciplinary processes have commenced. …
… Ahmednasir claims judges sit just 54 days a year as Judiciary faces fresh scrutiny Kanjama warned that the LSK reserved the right to pursue further action against judicial officers found to have undermined the boycott. …
… gle Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has reaffirmed that its nationwide boycott of court proceedings remains in force, urging advocates across the country to stay away from courts as pressure mounts for greater accountability within the Judiciary …
Chief Justice Martha Koome is once again on the spot as a fresh push to eject her from office mounts, with lawyers threatening to boycott courts in a renewed confrontation that has plunged the Judiciary into crisis. …
Chief Justice Martha Koome is once again on the spot as a fresh push to eject her from office mounts, with lawyers threatening to boycott courts in a renewed confrontation that has plunged the Judiciary into crisis. …
… The arrest of the magistrate comes even as lawyers through the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) stage a countrywide boycott against a section of judicial officers.In a renewed confrontation that has plunged the Judiciary into crisis, LSK is accusing some judicial officers of using cour …
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 21 – The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has urged the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to reconsider its planned nationwide court boycott, warning that withdrawing legal services would ultimately punish litigants rather than the Judiciary. …
… alizeLaw Society of Kenya President, Charles Kanjama, on Spice, July 21, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya has explained why it plans to boycott courts nationwide, saying the action is needed to tackle corruption and improve accountability in the Judiciary …
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu for allegedly soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe from a Murang'a businessman to influence a criminal case outcome. The EACC investigation found sufficient evidence for prosecution, and the DPP has directed the suspects be charged immediately.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu for allegedly soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe from a Murang'a businessman to influence a criminal case outcome. The EACC investigation found sufficient evidence for prosecution, and the DPP has directed the suspects be charged immediately.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has unveiled five justice sector reform instruments aimed at accelerating digital transformation, strengthening responses to sexual and gender-based violence, and enhancing access to justice through greater institutional coordination. Speaking at the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice meeting in Mombasa, Koome said the reforms are designed to build a justice system that is fair, efficient, accessible and responsive to the needs of all Kenyans.
An opinion piece argues that the standoff between Kenya's Judiciary and Law Society reflects deeper concerns about accountability and impartiality in the justice system, illustrated by public reaction to recent high-profile acquittals that has shaken confidence in the courts despite legal principles of presumption of innocence.
Kenya's veterinary regulatory system, managed by the Kenya Veterinary Board, has improved farmer access to licensed veterinarians and proper medicines, helping livestock farmers protect their herds and maintain production. A Laikipia County farmer's account shows how the board's compliance efforts reduced livestock disease losses and enabled safe milk exports to regional markets.
Police have seized cannabis worth Sh13.4 million and arrested four suspects in intelligence-led operations across Nandi, Kiambu and Kisii counties as part of the government's anti-narcotics campaign. The coordinated raids uncovered large consignments of cannabis being transported through public and private vehicles, with detectives also recovering cash suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
An opinion piece argues that advocates' nationwide court boycott on July 22, 2026, demonstrated the need for urgent judicial reforms and suggests the Judicial Service Commission has proved an inadequate channel for accountability, prompting a deeper constitutional rethinking of the tension between judicial independence and accountability.
An opinion piece argues that Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin have a pattern of being summoned by the High Court on multiple occasions and appearing only after repeated judicial insistence, raising concerns about whether senior law enforcement officials are held to the same standard as ordinary citizens.
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary announced the rollout of a new multi-biometric identification system that will reduce the processing time for police clearance certificates from up to two weeks to 24 hours and expand the fingerprint database capacity from two million to 10 million records.
Kenya's Forensic Evidence Management Unit has received international accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, which Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says will strengthen criminal prosecutions by ensuring evidence is collected, preserved and presented according to international standards. The accreditation is said to mark the first such international accreditation for a Forensic Evidence Management Unit in Africa.
A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Wednesday paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench over allegations of corruption and accountability within the Judiciary.
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a Multi-Biometric Identification System that will deliver Certificates of Good Conduct within 24 hours, replacing a process that previously took more than two weeks. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the change during the system's official launch on July 23.
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association has backed the Law Society of Kenya's position in its standoff with the Judiciary, affirming the Society's right to hold the Judiciary accountable while urging dialogue and adherence to the rule of law. The dispute centers on LSK's court boycott over judicial accountability concerns, with the LSK accusing judges of penalizing lawyers and the Judges Welfare Association arguing the boycott undermines access to justice.
Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua has been relieved of his judicial duties pending an investigation into alleged solicitation of a bribe. He was arrested by the EACC alongside a Probation Officer for allegedly receiving Ksh.150,000 from a complainant in a matter pending before the court.
The Law Society of Kenya has accused some judges and judicial officers of penalising advocates with case dismissals and adjournment fees despite the Society's nationwide court boycott, and warned it will escalate targeted action against those it says interfered with lawyers' constitutional rights.
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its nationwide boycott of court proceedings, with President Charles Kanjama urging advocates to stay away from courts to mount pressure for greater accountability within the Judiciary. The LSK Council and Senior Counsel Bar are scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission on July 31 to discuss the concerns behind the protest.
Chief Justice Martha Koome faces a fresh push for removal from office as the Law Society of Kenya threatens a lawyer boycott, accusing some judicial officers of using court orders to shield themselves from accountability while they claim constitutional protections and due process rights.
Chief Justice Martha Koome is under renewed pressure to step down as lawyers threaten a court boycott, with the Law Society of Kenya accusing some judicial officers of using court orders to shield themselves from accountability while the targeted judges claim constitutional protections and due process entitlements.
Martin Kinyua Mutegi, a Senior Principal Magistrate, and Julius Irungu, a Principal Probation Officer, both attached to Kangema Law Courts, were arrested by the EACC on Tuesday evening for allegedly soliciting and receiving Sh150,000 from a litigant in exchange for influencing a criminal case outcome through a favourable probation recommendation.
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has appealed to the Law Society of Kenya to abandon its planned nationwide court boycott, arguing that withdrawing legal services would harm litigants rather than resolve judicial delays and inefficiencies. The Judiciary separately rejected the boycott and insisted all courts would remain open, urging advocates to address grievances through dialogue instead.
The Law Society of Kenya will boycott courts on July 22 as industrial action to tackle corruption and improve accountability in the Judiciary, with LSK President Charles Kanjama saying existing systems have failed to address corruption and misconduct among judicial officers.
The Judiciary says court proceedings will not be disrupted by a planned boycott by lawyers opposing court orders that prevent the Judicial Service Commission from investigating misconduct cases against judges. The Law Society of Kenya announced lawyers would boycott courts on July 22 and target judges who obtained immunity orders.
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims High Court and Court of Appeal judges spend an average of just 54 days a year in court, citing judicial recesses, annual leave, and official travel as constraints. His remarks come as lawyers prepare a nationwide boycott over court delays and alleged inefficiencies, and contrast with the Judiciary's reported 104 per cent case clearance rate for 2024/25.
The Judiciary has dismissed the Law Society of Kenya's planned nationwide boycott of court proceedings on July 22, 2026, insisting that all courts will remain open and operate normally, and arguing that the boycott is neither appropriate nor proportionate and would disadvantage litigants.
A Standard opinion piece warns that Kenya faces serious risk if nothing is done to counter dehumanizing rhetoric, normalised political violence, and misuse of state institutions as we approach the 2027 election, citing loss of public trust in institutions including Parliament, the IEBC, and the judiciary.
The Law Society of Kenya has called for a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, citing persistent concerns over corruption, case backlogs, and weak accountability within the judiciary. The LSK also resolved to launch an indefinite targeted boycott of courts presided over by judges who have obtained court orders barring the Judicial Service Commission or the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission from investigating complaints against them.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged Justice Gatembu Kairu, newly installed as President of the Court of Appeal, to clear a backlog of 9,954 appeals and improve the court's institutional performance. Koome noted the court's expanded bench of 41 judges gives it the capacity to resolve more cases than it receives annually.
The Kofi Annan Foundation's Electoral Vulnerability Index reports that Kenya has never gone through a single election cycle without violence and estimates an 84.1 per cent probability of electoral violence during the 2027 General Election. The report places Kenya among 10 countries identified as priorities by the European Union during this election cycle.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the arrest of 20 people following weekend violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu, and ordered a nationwide intelligence-led operation to dismantle organized criminal gangs and arrest their financiers. Murkomen directed the Inspector General of Police to pursue armed gangs and their sponsors, warning politicians against mobilising or financing criminal groups.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established a new Tribunals Appeals Division of the High Court at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, operational from July 1, to hear appeals from specialised tribunals (except the Tax Appeals Tribunal) and improve access to justice and expedite dispute resolution.