National Council on the Administration of Justice

Also known as: NCAJ

Coordinates justice sector preparedness and reform across Kenya's judicial institutions, including election readiness and digital transformation initiatives.

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July 2026
18 JulThe 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
17 JulCitizen 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
17 JulCitizen 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
May 2026
16 MayCitizen Digital
… The coalition also called on Parliament and the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to review the scope and limits of plea bargaining in major corruption and economic crimes. …
Lobby Group faults Obado's Ksh.73.4M plea bargain, says deal weakens war on graft

Politics

ODPP wins three digital transformation awards in Mombasa

The News

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.

1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

ODPP wins three digital transformation awards in Mombasa
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.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

Meru addresses FGM, early marriage, and gender-based violence
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.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meru records 1,727 sexual and gender-based violence cases in 2025
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.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

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

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 →
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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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 →