Martha Koome

03 Jul

JSC Suspends Recruitment of Judges Due to Budget Cuts

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced an immediate suspension of the recruitment of judges for the Court of Appeal, a move prompted by recent directives from the National Treasury. The directive, outlined in Treasury Circular No. 6/2024 dated June 28, 2024, mandates a significant curtailing of expenditure, limiting it to only 15% of the appropriated budget for critical and essential services. The JSC's press release by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who is also the Chair of the JSC detailed the extensive implications of this directive, emphasizing the strain it places on the Judiciary's operations. As a result, the JSC…

01 Jul

Chief Justice Koome Condemns Police Brutality and Calls for Procedural Reforms

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has strongly condemned the police for their excessive use of force during protests against the 2024 finance bill and the recent surge in abductions across the country. Speaking during the admission of 401 Advocates, Koome urged the police to develop better policies for the procedural arrest of suspects. “The law permits peaceful demonstrations, and we must ensure that justice is served to all victims of police brutality,” said Koome. She emphasized the importance of lawful and peaceful protest, highlighting the necessity for the police to respect citizens' rights. "We should not witness cases of excessive use…