Martha Koome

Martha Koome

chief justice Kenya

Martha Koome is the Chief Justice of Kenya and the first woman to hold this position, recognized for her commitment to upholding the rule of law and advancing judicial reforms in the country.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
673,394
Power
2,236$
Sentiment
5.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 14 6.93 0.86% +40% 53,771,296 649,364 $106,000 1,280$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,030 $2,700,000 956$
Totals 15 121,657,307 673,394 $2,806,000 2,236$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome has distanced herself from terrorism-related charges filed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. 7

The Standard: 'Not on my word': Koome distances self from terror charges filed by DPP

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome condemned the arson attack on Kikuyu Law Courts, linking it to terrorism. 5

The Standard: LSK faults Koome over alleged misuse of terrorism charges

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome has said the judiciary is ready to handle disputes that might arise from the 2027 General Election. 9

The Standard: Judiciary ready for 2027 election disputes, Koome says

Kenya Kenya: Havi urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to summon magistrates and clarify the Constitution's dictates. 6

The Standard: Havi: Corrupt magistrates, judges abusing bail and bond terms

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome stated that at independence, women in the legal field were rare. 6

The Standard: LSK President slams cyber law after blogger's death

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome, who chairs the NCAJ, noted on Tuesday, July 15, that the protests reflect deep concerns by the youth over governance, jobs and accountability. 7

The Standard: Justice sector warns of unrest risks, urges calm after at least 42 killed

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome urged both the police and the protestors to exercise caution during the protests. 5

The Standard: Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity

Kenya Kenya: Martha Koome urged the new commissioners to uphold integrity and independence, noting frustrations many young Kenyans have expressed with public institutions. 8

The Standard: 'Your vote will count': Ethekon promises credible polls as IEBC takes charge

Kenya Kenya: Martha Koome eulogised Hussein as a principled leader who defended justice and peaceful coexistence in Kenya. 9

The Standard: 'A just and principled leader': Tributes pour in for late Chief Kadhi Athman Hussein