Martha Koome
Kenyachief justiceFemaleb. 19606.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned judges, magistrates and judicial staff against engaging in corruption and bribery.
Koome warns against corruption in judiciary as Kakamega gets new courtKenya· 2026-08-06
Chief Justice Martha Koome paid a courtesy call on Governor Fernandes Barasa.
DPP warns against incitement and hooliganismKenya· 2026-08-06
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the surge in teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County.
CJ Koome raises the alarm over Bungoma's rising teenage pregnanciesKenya· 2026-08-06
Martha Koome is the Chief Justice of Kenya involved in a boycott against her and other judges.
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judgesKenya· 2026-08-03
Martha Koome is the Chief Justice of Kenya involved in a boycott against her.
Court declines to suspend LSK boycottKenya· 2026-07-31Chief Justice Martha Koome said stronger collaboration across justice sector agencies was essential.
EACC pushes for digital overhaul to tighten anti-corruption fightKenya· 2026-07-29
Chief Justice Martha Koome is one of the judges targeted by the LSK's boycott.
Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycottKenya· 2026-07-27
Chief Justice Martha Koome stated that Mutegi would step aside pending disciplinary and criminal proceedings.
Kangema Magistrate suspended after bribery arrest by EACCKenya· 2026-07-22
Chief Justice Martha Koome is once again on the spot as a fresh push to eject her from office mounts.
Judicial boycott? Why CJ Martha Koome is under siegeKenya· 2026-07-22Chief Justice Martha Koome is once again on the spot as a fresh push to eject her from office mounts.
Fresh push to remove CJ Martha Koome escalates as lawyers threaten indefinite court boycottKenya· 2026-07-22Martha Koome is the Chief Justice of Kenya who is included in the boycott announced by the LSK.
Judges urge LSK to suspend court boycott, embrace dialogueKenya· 2026-07-21
Chief Justice Martha Koome is among the judges targeted in a court boycott.
LSK lists Koome, Mwilu among judges targeted in court boycottKenya· 2026-07-20
Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged the new President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Gatembu Kairu, to clear a backlog of 9,954 appeals.
Koome tasks new Appeal Court president with clearing 9,954-case backlogKenya· 2026-07-16
Chief Justice Martha Koome has mourned the death of retired High Court judge Omondi Tunya.
Chief Justice Martha Koome leads tributes to retired judge TunyaKenya· 2026-07-08
Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Judiciary's backlog reduction reflects reforms delivering faster, more accessible justice.
CJ Koome Unveils Judiciary's Biggest Backlog Reduction in YearsKenya· 2026-07-03Martha Koome is the Chief Justice of Kenya.
EABL seeks CJ's intervention over conflicting court orders in Sh300b share saleKenya· 2026-06-23
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for stronger safety measures in schools following the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.
Koome urges review of school safety standards after tragic Utumishi Girls fireKenya· 2026-05-29
Chief Justice Martha Koome is being asked to empanel judges for the electoral reform petition.
Activists want Governors, legislators to obtaining 50 plus one vote to be declared winnersKenya· 2026-03-03
Chief Justice Martha Koome argued that the complaints against her are constitutionally defective.
Apex court judges challenge petitions seeking their ousterKenya· 2026-02-27
Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and William Ouko were also promoted from the same court.
Ruto's ex-lawyer Katwa Kigen, among Supreme Court Judge applicantsKenya· 2026-02-25
Martha Koome is the current Chief Justice who took over the Judiciary after the standoff.
Judges sue AG, Treasury PS, Solicitor General over failure to pay them Sh120mKenya· 2026-02-25
The court has a total of seven judges led by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
Judge Katwa Kigen among six seeking to join Supreme Court benchKenya· 2026-02-25
Chief Justice Martha Koome underscored the role the Society has played in streamlining the judiciary.
Don't run away, Murkomen tells Law Society of KenyaKenya· 2026-02-01
Chief Justice Martha Koome received formal complaint letters demanding the resignation of Commissioner Isaac Ruto.
From questionable credibility to bias, the shame of Judiciary being reduced to loyalty testKenya· 2026-01-29
Chief Justice Martha Koome received formal complaint letters demanding the resignation of Commissioner Isaac Ruto.
Judicial independence on trial as JSC's Isaac Ruto faces bias claimsKenya· 2026-01-29The event was attended by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
New Court of Appeal judges sworn inKenya· 2026-01-28
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the recruitment process was rigorous, transparent, and competitive.
Ruto appoints 15 Court of Appeal judgesKenya· 2026-01-27
Martha Koome is the Chief Justice and chairs the JSC.
Explained: Court of Appeal nominations spark debate on gender balanceKenya· 2026-01-25Martha Koome is the Chief Justice who led the ruling to lift the ban on Ahmednasir Abdullahi.
Supreme Court lifts ban after Ahmednasir vows to stop attacksKenya· 2026-01-23
Chief Justice Martha Koome stated that the nomination process was rigorous and transparent.
Ruto's lawyer, IPOA boss among 15 nominees for Court of Appeal JudgesKenya· 2026-01-22
