Hon. Justice Martha K. Koome, FCIArb, EGH
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15th Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya | President of the Supreme Court of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined May 2021
I presided over the closing ceremony for the 2nd High Court Annual Human Rights Summit. Our discussions over the past three days reaffirmed that ethical leadership is the backbone of constitutionalism, and human dignity must remain the compass of all public service. I reminded
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The Hon. Chief Justice and Chairperson of the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) today chaired a meeting bringing together various actors and heads of agencies in the criminal justice sector. The meeting addressed various ways of making justice accessible to
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I addressed the Council of Legal Education’s Inaugural Conference on the future of legal education and training in Kenya and the region. I emphasised that as our world undergoes unprecedented transformation -driven by technology, globalisation, regional integration, and emerging
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The Kenyan Judiciary is honoured to host the East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association Annual General Meeting and Conference in Nairobi. The conference was officially opened by His Excellency Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya.
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I hosted fellow Chief Justices from across the East African region during the Pre-Conference Chief Justices’ Forum, held on the sidelines of the East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association Annual General Meeting and Conference. The forum provided an important opportunity for
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I presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Eng. Michael Kingi as a Commissioner of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). SRC is key to the realisation of the goals of Article 230 of the Constitution, which include ensuring fiscal sustainability of the total public
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I joined the Bar-Bench Committee of Milimani Family Division of the High Court for the inaugural ‘Inns of Court Conference’ to reflect on the Marriage Act 2014 and the growing concerns around unregistered customary marriages. This engagement allowed us to reflect on the long
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I hosted over 100 Young Advocates for a mentorship session. The event is part of our continued collaboration with the Law Society of Kenya in nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. The theme of the event was “Ethics of practice and opportunities to thrive: An
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We launched the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice Report (SOJAR) 2024/2025, a milestone that reaffirms our commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centred justice. The Report showcases significant progress across the institution, including a
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I had the honour of admitting a new cohort of 920 Advocates to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. I congratulated them for joining a noble profession grounded in service, integrity, and commitment to justice. I urged our newly admitted learned friends to uphold
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I presided over the Special Closing of File proceedings in honour of seven of our departed judicial officers who passed away over the last two years. We gathered as a Judiciary family and the legal fraternity to remember and celebrate the lives of Hon. Chief Kadhi Athman
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Hosted the Children’s Dialogue with the Chief Justice Forum at the Supreme Court as we marked World Children’s Day and celebrated the Annual Child Justice Service Month. Listening to the children’s ambassadors reaffirmed a simple truth: children deserve to be heard, protected,
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I delivered a keynote address at the Inaugural International ADR Week 2025. The inaugural ADR week is a critical platform for reflecting on the revolution of dispute resolution, innovating strategies, and strengthening the practice of arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and
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I was pleased to virtually open the 3rd Annual Small Claims Court Symposium. I commend our Adjudicators for their unwavering commitment, which has made the Small Claims Court one of the Judiciary’s most transformative success stories. During the last financial year, the Small
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I held a constructive engagement with Kituo cha Sheria, an organisation that has spent over 50 years advancing the rights and dignity of poor and marginalised Kenyans. I commended their enduring commitment to legal empowerment through legal aid, public interest litigation,
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The Kenya Judiciary is honoured to co-host the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ) here in Nairobi. This global convening has brought together over 200 Judges, jurists, and delegates from across the world to reflect on
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The 2nd Annual Supreme Court Moot Court Competition has been a remarkable celebration of learning, mentorship, and the collective growth of the next generation of Kenya’s legal minds. The 2025 edition has reaffirmed that our universities are producing sharp, principled, and
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