DPP, DCI want case filed by Deputy CJ Mwilu dismissed

By Dzuya Walter,

The Director of Public Prosecutions together with the Director of Criminal Investigations have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by Deputy Chief...

DCI George Kinoti , Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu , DPP Noordin Haji

Philomena Mwilu, Kalpana Rawal, Nancy Baraza: Is Deputy CJ position jinxed?

By Citizen Reporter,

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was arrested on Tuesday afternoon over allegations of corruption involving the collapsed Imperial Bank. She be...

Deputy CJ , Kalpana Rawal , Nancy Baraza , Philomena Mwilu

Willy Mutunga: My generation has failed Kenya

By Mike Njoroge,

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has said the next generation of Kenyans will be the one to solve the country's political problems by shaping debate...

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Beatrice Elachi : Supreme Court judges fell into trap laid by Odinga since he lost a similar petition after the 2013 polls.

By Citizen Team,

In nullifying President Uhuru Kenyatta;s win the August 8 presidential contest, the Supreme Court judges fell into a trap laid by Opposition leader Ra...

Former CJ Willy Mutunga testifies in defamation suit

By Dzuya Walter,

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was today put on the witness dock to testify in a defamation case where he has sued a local newspaper for malicious...

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Supreme Court resumes sittings, promises to reduce backlog of cases

By Dzuya Walter,

The Supreme Court has promised to swiftly dispense with the 163 cases that are pending before it. Speaking after the court's first sitting in four ...

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CORD principals meet CJ Maraga to discuss next year’s elections

By Benjamin Wafula,

Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) principals on Tuesday held a closed door meeting with newly-appointed Chief Justice David Maraga to discuss...

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Kenya not ready for another activist Chief Justice – Uhuru

By Benjamin Wafula,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has faulted the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for appointing Dr Willy Mutunga as Chief Justice, five years ago. Speaki...

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Why ex-CJ Willy Mutunga missed David Maraga’s swearing in

By Brian Okoth,

Former Chief Justice, Dr Willy Mutunga, missed the swearing in of his newly appointed successor, Justice David Maraga, which was held at State House, ...

Kenya gets new Chief Justice as Justice Maraga is sworn in

By Benjamin Wafula,

Kenya got its second Chief Justice under the new Constitution following the swearing in of Justice David Kenani Maraga in a function witnessed by Pre...

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MPs approve Maraga’s nomination as Chief Justice

By Benjamin Wafula,

The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Court of Appeal Judge, David Kenani Maraga, as the new Chief Justice. After submissions by sev...

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CJ nominee David Maraga says MPs to decide fate of death penalty

By Benjamin Wafula,

The Chief Justice nominee, Justice David Maraga, has stated that the responsibility of withholding or abolishing the death penalty rests with Parliame...

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Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu nominated next deputy CJ

By Francis Gachuri,

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated Appellate Judge Philomena Mbete Mwilu for position of the Deputy Chief Justice. Lady Justice Mw...

Former CJ Mutunga says 80% of Kenyan leaders unfit to lead

By Moses Ngugi,

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi could face prosecution for allegedly faking his education certificates after the director of public prosecutions accepted a rec...

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80% of politicians unfit to hold office – Mutunga

By Jacque Maribe,

At least 80% of politicians would be unfit to hold office should Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity be implemen...

Lawyer Majiwa, Justice Achode face JSC in DCJ interviews

By Maureen Murimi,

Lawyer Joyce Miguda Majiwa and Lady Justice Lydia Awino Achode are facing the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) as the search for Deputy Chief Justice...

Abagusii elders exude confidence in CJ nominee

By Moses Ngugi,

Elders from the Abagusii Community under the Abagusii Culture and Development Council banner have applauded Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for nomi...

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CORD ‘approves’ nomination of Maraga as Chief Justice

By Wangui Ngechu,

CORD leader, Raila Odinga, has welcomed the nomination of Court of Appeal Judge, David Kenani Maraga, as the new Chief Justice and President of the Su...

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Fireworks at CJ interview as Senior Judges go full throttle over a letter

By Faiza Wanjiru,

A heated debate ensued Thursday, September 15 during the vetting of the Chief Justice hopeful Jackton Boma Ojwang after Court of Appeal Judge Mohammed...

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Chief Justice applicant withdraws from Mutunga Succession contest

By Koome Kimonye,

Paul Andrew Kongani Udoto, an applicant for the position of the Chief Justice has withdrawn his candidature. Kongani, who appeared before the Judic...