Coordinates justice sector preparedness and reform across Kenya's judicial institutions, including election readiness and digital transformation initiatives.
ODPP feted for ICT reforms in prosecution processes By Citizen Reporter October 01, 2026 10:19 (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 national meet …
… According to an analysis of the 2024/25 Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Meru recorded 1,727 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in 2025, up from 1,640 the previous year. …
… According to the 2024/25 Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), Meru recorded 1,727 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in 2025, up from 1,640 in 2024. …
… 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 …
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 …
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. …
… 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, …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions received three awards at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum and Awards 2026 in Mombasa County: DPP Renson Ingonga came second in the CEO/Director General of the Year – Digital Transformation Leadership category, Head of ICT Nahashon Gitahi won second in the Head of ICT of the Year – Technology Leadership category, and the office placed third in the State Department/Independent Agency of the Year in the Digital Innovation category for the Uadilifu Case Management System.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions received three awards at the Digital Transformation Public Sector Forum and Awards 2026 in Mombasa County: DPP Renson Ingonga came second in the CEO/Director General of the Year – Digital Transformation Leadership category, Head of ICT Nahashon Gitahi won second in the Head of ICT of the Year – Technology Leadership category, and the office placed third in the State Department/Independent Agency of the Year in the Digital Innovation category for the Uadilifu Case Management System.
In Meru, female genital mutilation, poverty, and early marriage fuel sexual and gender-based violence, with 1,727 SGBV cases recorded in 2025, up from 1,640 the previous year. SHOFCO has established a safe house to address these interconnected harms affecting girls and women in the county.
Meru County is grappling with rising gender-based violence, recording 1,727 cases of sexual and gender-based violence in 2025, up from 1,640 in 2024, ranking third nationally after Nairobi and Kiambu. Officials attribute the trend to poverty and child neglect, which drive young girls into early marriages, and have launched a 48-bed safe house to provide survivors with shelter, counselling, medical care, legal assistance and economic empowerment services.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.