I was honoured to deliver the Keynote Address at the 5th St. Paul’s University Annual International Research Conference on the theme “Re-Conceptualizing Development Goals for Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Possibilities.” Such conferences are vital engines of progress,

I was honoured to address the ongoing Global Leadership Summit at Citam, Karen, this morning, on the theme National Ethics for a Just Society. In my remarks, I emphasized that leadership is not about titles or offices; it is a daily calling to serve others and to bend the moral

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CJ KOOME CALLS FOR A WHOLE-OF-SOCIETY APPROACH TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOUR Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for a whole-of-society approach to eliminate child labour in the Kenya. The CJ underscored the need for collaboration across institutions noting that while the Judiciary

I hosted Ms. Susan Burns, Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Nairobi. We discussed areas of collaboration including through capacity-building, knowledge exchanges, and technical cooperation. Such collaboration affirm the shared values between our two nations:

5. Our work depends heavily on technology. We are surrounded by screens, gadgets, and constant notifications. By stepping outside, by enjoying simple human interactions, we reset our minds and bodies. This kind of disconnection is critical. It is necessary if we are to continue

4. There is a direct and undeniable connection between wellness and productivity. A team that is physically strong is also mentally alert. A team that enjoys opportunities for recreation is less prone to stress, burnout, and fatigue. This translates to higher morale, sharper

3. I firmly believe that our true strength lies in our people. For that reason, I consider employee wellness a strategic priority for the Judiciary. When we speak of wellness, we must think of it in a holistic sense. It is not limited to absence of disease or occasional

2. This event has reminded us that because our people are our greatest asset, then their wellness is not a luxury; it is a constitutional and institutional necessity. Under Outcome II of our Social Transformation Through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint, we have a solemn pledge

1. The Judiciary fraternity gathered to celebrate the Judiciary Sports, Culture and Talent Day. What began as a sports event characterized by games, races, cheers, and laughter has truly become much more. It has been an affirmation of our collective strength, a renewal of our

I hosted the Auditor General as part of our engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration with independent offices, oversight bodies, and partners. Under the STAJ Blueprint, the Judiciary is focused on ‘Strengthening Financial Mechanisms that Support the Independence and

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In SC Judy Thongori, we celebrate a trailblazer whose work forever transformed family law in Kenya. She was instrumental in shaping the law that gave protection to women, children, and vulnerable groups. But beyond the laws that she helped craft, Judy carried a profound

The name of Kenneth Fraser is etched indelibly into the annals of our legal tradition. He embodied the very finest of the Advocates’ calling: scholarly in his mastery of the law, courageous in his advocacy, and principled in his service to justice. As lead counsel in landmark

This morning, each of you took a sacred oath. It is worth pausing to reflect on what that means. The oath is not mere words recited in formality. It is a covenant; it is a solemn promise between you and the people of Kenya. You swore to serve the cause of justice with honesty,

Let your practice be guided not only by what is legal, but also by what is just, what is fair, and what is right. The people of Kenya are looking to you, not to just interpret the law, but to safeguard democracy, to defend the Constitution, to protect their rights, and to serve

Remember always the critical role you play in our society. As advocates, you are not merely technicians of the law, you are guardians of justice, protectors of rights, and defenders of the vulnerable. You must defend constitutionalism, the independence of the Judiciary, and the

I was honoured to deliver this year’s Audrey Ducroux Memorial Lecture at the International Academy of Family Lawyers Annual Meeting being held in Nairobi. This was an opportunity to share insights on the evolution of family law in Kenya and to reflect with family law scholars,

I visited Garissa Prison where I reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to a humane, fair, and rehabilitative criminal justice system. Through our prison decongestion exercise, we are promoting alternatives to incarceration such as community service orders, restorative justice,

Martha Koome: Restoring integrity in the Judiciary