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National Council on the Administration of Justice

Also known as: NCAJ

NCAJ — coordinates justice sector operations and reform, reactivated election preparedness committee for 2027 election.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    According to National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) 2024 report, Bungoma County reported alarmingly high rates of SGBV, with 62% of women experiencing physical violence and 30% facing sexual violence, significantly surpassing the national averages of 34% a and 3

    Bungoma: Judiciary lauds SHOFCO’s intervention in helping SGBV survivors
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    DPP warns politicians over hate speech, goonism ahead of 2027 polls By Willy Lusige July 29, 2026 07:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DPP Renson Ingonga chairs the morning session of the ongoing NCAJ nati

    DPP warns politicians over hate speech, goonism ahead of 2027 polls
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 – The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has reactivated its Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness as part of early efforts to coordinate the justice sector ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    NCAJ reactivates Election Preparedness Committee ahead of 2027 polls
  6. The Standard

    Speaking during the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Council Meeting, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said digital systems should become central to the operations of justice sector institutions as the country seeks to improve the detection,

    EACC pushes for digital overhaul to tighten anti-corruption fight
  7. Capital News

    Speaking during the opening of the 38th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Council 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.

    CJ Koome Launches Five Justice Sector Reform Instruments to Strengthen Access to Justice
  8. Capital News

    As a way forward, KMJA proposed structured engagement through the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Court Users Committees and a dedicated Bar-Bench dialogue to resolve the issues raised by advocates.

    KMJA appeals to LSK to reconsider court boycott, cites harm to litigants
  9. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterCalling for dialogue instead of confrontation, KMJA invited the LSK to an urgent joint meeting through the National Council on the Administration of Justice, Court Users Committees or a dedicated Bar-Bench forum."The Judiciary and the Legal profession a

    Judges urge LSK to suspend court boycott, embrace dialogue
  10. The Standard

    Many sought temporary shelter in police stations while others depended on well-wishers or returned to abusive homes.Data from the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) shows 1,024 gender-based violence (GBV) cases reached courts in Kilifi in 2025, up from 939 i

    Kilifi opens first safe house for GBV survivors
  11. Citizen Digital

    ter for women and children fleeing abuse.The facility, known as Kimbilio Safe House, was officially opened on July 14, 2026, amid growing concern over rising cases of violence against women and girls in the county.According to the National Council on the Administration of Justice

    SHOFCO launches Kilifi safe house as GBV cases rise
  12. Citizen Digital

    ter for women and children fleeing abuse.The facility, known as Kimbilio Safe House, was officially opened on July 14, 2026, amid growing concern over rising cases of violence against women and girls in the county.According to the National Council on the Administration of Justice

    SHOFCO launches Kilifi safe house as GBV cases rise
Society

Bungoma judiciary commends SHOFCO's work with SGBV survivors

The News

Bungoma's judiciary has praised SHOFCO's intervention in supporting sexual and gender-based violence survivors. A mother in the county described how her Form Three daughter's sexual abuse case was compounded by cultural beliefs, including the perpetrator's family suggesting marriage as a "solution."

20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Bungoma judiciary commends SHOFCO's work with SGBV survivors

    Bungoma's judiciary has praised SHOFCO's intervention in supporting sexual and gender-based violence survivors. A mother in the county described how her Form Three daughter's sexual abuse case was compounded by cultural beliefs, including the perpetrator's family suggesting marriage as a "solution."

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. DPP warns politicians of prosecution for hate speech before 2027 election

    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

  2. NCAJ reactivates election preparedness committee for 2027

    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

  3. EACC calls for digital transformation in public institutions

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Chief Justice Koome unveils five justice sector reform instruments

    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

Tuesday 21 July

  1. KMJA urges LSK to reconsider nationwide court boycott

    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.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Judges urge LSK to suspend planned court boycott, pursue dialogue

    The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has urged the Law Society of Kenya to reconsider its planned indefinite targeted boycott of court proceedings, set to begin Thursday over allegations of judicial misconduct and inefficiencies, warning that the action would primarily harm ordinary litigants seeking justice.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Kilifi opens first safe house for gender-based violence survivors

    Kilifi County and Shining Hope for Communities launched the 48-bed Kimbilio Safe House in Kilifi North Sub-County on July 14 to provide shelter and support services—including medical care, legal aid, counselling, and economic empowerment programmes—to women and children fleeing gender-based violence. GBV cases reaching courts in Kilifi rose to 1,024 in 2025 from 939 in 2024, reflecting increased demand for survivor support.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. SHOFCO opens 48-bed safe house for GBV survivors in Kilifi

    Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), in partnership with Kilifi County Government, has launched Kimbilio Safe House, a 48-bed facility for survivors of gender-based violence in Kilifi North Sub County. The opening comes as Kilifi recorded 1,024 GBV cases in court in 2025, up from 939 cases in 2024.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. SHOFCO opens 48-bed Kilifi safe house for abuse survivors

    Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) and Kilifi County Government launched Kimbilio Safe House, a 48-bed shelter for gender-based violence survivors in Kilifi North Sub County on July 14, 2026. The facility opens as Kilifi recorded 1,024 GBV cases in court in 2025, up from 939 in 2024.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Lobby group criticises Obado plea bargain in graft case

    The National Integrity Alliance has criticised the plea bargain agreement that led to the withdrawal of corruption charges against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused in a Ksh.73.4 million case, arguing the deal risks weakening Kenya's fight against corruption.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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