Also known as: Chief Justice Martha Koome · Chief Justice Koome · JSC chairperson and Chief Justice Martha Koome · Justice Koome · CJ Martha Koome · JSC Chairperson Martha Koome · former IG called Koome
Chief Justice of Kenya, who has warned against judicial corruption and launched alternative justice initiatives in counties.
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The Standard
… Ojwang was sworn in for a six-year term at the Supreme Court in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome. …
Duncan Ojwang takes charge at IPOAThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeChief Justice Martha Koome has challenged newly appointed Teachers Service Commission (TSC) commissioners to treat their new positions as a responsibility to serve Kenyans rather than an opportunity to wield power. …
CJ Koome urges TSC to prioritise teachers welfareCitizen Digital
… Tunasema Ethekon kuja in a round table October tuongee kama Wakenya juu ya uchaguzi ujao." Muturi called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to activate the Judiciary's Elections Committee to ensure electoral disputes are handled expeditiously. …
Goons torch vehicle in Linda Mwananchi convoy in MigoriCitizen Digital
Muturi urges CJ Koome to fast-track election disputes ahead of 2027 election By Brian Kimani August 29, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Attorney General Justin Muturi during a past rally. …
Muturi urges CJ Koome to fast-track election disputes ahead of 2027 electionCapital News
… Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical conduct while emphasising that the magistrate was entitled to due process. …
DPP charges suspended Kangema magistrate with receiving Sh150,000 bribeThe Standard
… Chief Justice Martha Koome, in her capacity as chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission, suspended Mutegi on July 22 and initiated disciplinary proceedings against him under the Judicial Service Act. …
Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bailThe Standard
… A five-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Justices Mohammed Ibrahim, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Said Juma Warsame issued interim orders staying execution of the July 3, 2026 Court of Appeal judgment pending …
Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation caseCitizen Digital
… Tukamchagua kufika pale ametumia hiyo kiti kumaliza watu ya Mount Kenya, ameanza na Rigathi Gachagua amemfukuza, akarudi akafukuza Mithika Linturi sasa amepanga njamaa ya kumfukuza Martha Koome, na amepanga pale kortini anahonga watu kufukuza Martha Koomе,” he is quoted as saying …
NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances in Kisii, Meru, VihigaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – The Judiciary has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, dismissing it as fabricated and warning the public against using it to advance political narratives. …
Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme CourtCitizen Digital
… The way he abused us, molested us in the streets, using that former IG called Koome. …
‘I did not receive any money’: Junet Mohamed backtracks on claim that MPs were paid to impeach GachaguaDuncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome challenged newly appointed TSC commissioners Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to treat their positions as a responsibility to serve Kenyans, emphasizing that their tenure should be defined by integrity, constitutionalism, and impact on teachers and learners.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and the Linda Mwananchi team were attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged during a rally; the team condemned the incident as an attempt on their lives and pledged to continue their campaign to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to activate the Judiciary's elections committee and establish clear timelines for resolving election-related disputes ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that special arrangements should be put in place proactively rather than during an electoral crisis.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a bribe and arraigned before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court. Mutegi was arrested last month by the EACC at a restaurant in Kangema Township alongside a Senior Probation Officer, allegedly caught receiving Sh150,000 in marked money from a businessman seeking a favourable sentence.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with requesting a Sh170,000 bribe and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence a convicted businessman's sentence. He pleaded not guilty before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court and was released on Sh400,000 cash bail.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Supreme Court has issued temporary orders stopping the recovery of Sh1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, pending the hearing of an application by Huelands Limited. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission cannot proceed with recovery efforts or enforcement measures while the interim orders remain in effect.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Judiciary issued a public notice dismissing a letter purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome as fabricated, warning the public against using it to advance political narratives. The fake document, bearing the Supreme Court and Chief Justice office letterhead, falsely claims to address alleged attempts to interfere with the independence of the Supreme Court and names former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed denied receiving money to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, clarifying that his earlier remarks about MPs being given "something" referred to general lobbying within Parliament, not personal payment to him.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned judges, magistrates and judicial staff against engaging in corruption and bribery, saying integrity is the foundation of a credible justice system and that the Judiciary has zero tolerance for corruption.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has warned politicians against fuelling political intolerance through inflammatory remarks and sponsoring criminal gangs, stating his office will pursue further arrests to safeguard peace and the rule of law. The warning follows the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and comes amid heightened political tensions.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over a surge in teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County, describing it as a child justice crisis. With 125 pending defilement cases at Bungoma Law Courts, she called for a whole-of-society approach and the establishment of a County Action Plan involving the Judiciary, county government, and relevant stakeholders.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched an Alternative Justice Systems framework in Bomet County designed to bring faster, more accessible dispute resolution through mediation, dialogue, and traditional mechanisms alongside the formal courts. The initiative brings together community elders, religious leaders, mediators, and civil society organizations, with registries established in Bomet and Sotik to coordinate referrals and maintain records, though serious criminal offences will remain under formal jurisdiction.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings pending the determination of a preliminary objection to the court's jurisdiction. Justice David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court operations continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized cannabis sativa following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit. The arrest is part of an escalating anti-narcotics campaign across Migori County.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. Judge David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court proceedings continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and other judges and judicial officers over allegations of gross misconduct and corruption. The court barred LSK from disrupting court proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the case.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Kenya to preserve the legacy of pioneering women leaders, saying their achievements offer a blueprint for economic growth and institutional development. Koome launched her book, Distinguished Women Leaders, which chronicles prominent Kenyan women whose careers have helped shape the country's corporate, legal, education, healthcare and public sectors.
1 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Judicial Service Commission has defended its judicial accountability record, saying it received 506 complaints against judges this year and has processed 417 of them, while warning that the Law Society of Kenya's planned boycott of selected courts risks disrupting access to justice.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Judicial Service Commission has criticized lawyers' boycott of judges and judicial officers, saying it disrupts court proceedings and delays justice. Following a meeting with the Law Society of Kenya and Senior Counsel Bar, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome stated that judicial conduct concerns should be addressed through constitutional mechanisms, and both parties agreed to work together against corruption and unethical conduct.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven survivors of 2007–2008 post-election sexual violence, supported by rights organizations, argued before Kenya's Supreme Court that the government has failed to compensate them and prosecute perpetrators, including police. The Attorney General, DPP, and IPOA opposed the case, claiming the government pursued at least 300 sexual violence cases during the period.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice David Mburu declined an application to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other judicial officers, deferring the matter to August 3, 2026 after a meeting between the JSC and LSK leadership began to attempt resolution.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga warned politicians and individuals fuelling political tensions and goonism that they will face the full force of the law ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the NCAJ Conference in Mombasa, Ingonga said his office is working with the DCI and NCIC to prosecute those found responsible for inflammatory rhetoric and disruption of political gatherings.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Council on the Administration of Justice has reactivated its Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness to coordinate the justice sector ahead of the 2027 General Election, following IEBC briefings on the electoral roadmap. The committee, chaired by the IEBC Chairperson, will focus on enhancing justice-sector readiness and inter-agency collaboration throughout the electoral cycle.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called for accelerated digital transformation across public institutions, saying technology is critical to sealing corruption loopholes, improving transparency and strengthening accountability. The EACC CEO said digital systems should become central to justice sector operations to improve detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption cases.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Kangema Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua and Probation Officer Julius Irungu after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission submitted an inquiry file. According to the EACC preliminary report, Irungu approached a complainant on behalf of Kinyua and demanded Ksh.170,000, claiming it would secure a non-custodial sentence through a favourable probation recommendation.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
A city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →