The Legitimacy of Representation and Political Inclusion in Kenya’s Democracy
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash The vetting of the nominated Permanent Secretaries which commenced on 14th November in various committees was halted by a conservatory order issued by the High Court following a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya on 11th November 2022. The Law Society of Kenya argued that there was […]
Environment And Land Court Commemorates 10 Years with a Conference on Environment Land Justice
The Environment Land Court (ELC) will next week hold a National Environment and Land Conference as the specialized court commemorates its 10-year anniversary. The conference will also discuss major achievements and constraints in the execution of the court’s mandate. The week-long conference will be held under the theme ‘ELC@10 – Looking back and moving forward […]
Translation Of Small Claims Court Handbook to Swahili Among Efforts by Judiciary to Increase Access to Justice
The Judiciary has remained consistent in its bid to increase access to justice. The Small Claims Court Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) handbook has now been translated into Swahili to make it more user friendly to more people. Titled ‘Mahakama Ya Madai Madogo’, The Court had the handbook translated into Swahili to provide general information on […]
Mombasa Based Law Firm Offers Probono Legal Services During Annual LSK Legal Week
At least five women from Mombasa region will benefit from probono legal services in line with the Law Society of Kenya legal week and thanks to E.M. Mvoi & Company Advocates. The firm owned and run by Elizabeth Mvoi – Mwasaru, an advocate of the High Court, has reached out to at least five women […]
Judiciary To Roll Out 25 Registries in the Financial Year 2023/2024
Mediation by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free The Mediation Task Force appointed to oversee the establishment and roll out of the Court Annexed Mediation, will establish 15 Registries in the financial year 2022/2023 and a further 25 in the financial year 2023/2024. Established in 2017, the Court Annexed Mediation (CAM) is one of the […]
It’s A Customer Service the Legal Way
The past week has seen social media light up with customer service week posts and various companies celebrating their customers. Law firms were not left behind and some of them came out in pomp and flair to celebrate their clients on and off social media. From cakes and flowers to clients, gifts in form or […]
Speaker Issues Guidelines on Introduction of Bills for Amendment of the Constitution Through Parliamentary Initiative
The Speaker of the National Assembly, the Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula has issued guidelines to the House on the introduction of Bills and the Amendment of Bills through Parliamentary Initiative. The Speaker issued the directions via a communication to the House when he presided over the first Plenary Sitting of the House Wednesday. The new […]
Pauline Vata Tells of Her Success in Running a Hybrid Law Firm and Utilising Technology to Increase Efficiency
Pauline Vata worked in the NGO sector for a long time, honing her skills in running an organization. Then Covid happened and this was the crisis she had been waiting to start her own legal firm. But as she told the Corporate Juror, it was not a walk in the park given the requirements from […]
Number Of Court of Appeal Stations Increases to Five
The number of Court of Appeal stations has expanded to five with the addition of a court of appeal in Nakuru County, after Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nyeri, which is expected to meet enhanced demand for services. It is expected that this number could soon grow to six, with the expected addition of a court […]
Elizabeth Lenjo Takes Oath of Office as Chair of the Copyright Tribunal
Elizabeth Lenjo is the chairperson of the Copyright Tribunal, a tribunal that will serve for a period of five years. Elizabeth Lenjo as well other tribunal members Helen Kiende, Wilfred Ogot, Caroline Opiyo and Joseph Ndungu took their oath of office at the Supreme Court, Nairobi in the presence of the Chief Justice Martha Koome. […]
