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
3 wks
Reach
321,885
Power
635$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 6 8.50 0.46% +30% 53,771,296 321,885 $106,000 635$
Totals 6 53,771,296 321,885 $106,000 635$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Martha Koome described Andago as a 'towering figure' in Kenya’s legal landscape and expressed condolences for his passing. 9

The Standard: Court of Appeal Judge Ochieng Andago dies

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome banned firearms in courtrooms except for accredited security personnel. 7

The Standard: DCI officer's firearm discharges at Bungoma court, injures five

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome has warned that sexual violence in Kenya amounts to crimes against humanity and urged citizens to confront the vice. 9

The Standard: CJ Koome links sexual violence to harmful norms, urges united action

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome outlined various achievements made by the judiciary. 9

The Standard: Katiba at 15: How Judiciary has fared

Kenya Kenya: The Chief Justice, Martha Koome, told Members of Parliament that the judiciary’s decisional independence must always remain sacrosanct. 9

The Standard: CJ Koome tells Parliament to respect judiciary decisions despite linkages

Kenya Kenya: Chief Justice Martha Koome has said the Supreme Court has cleared more cases than it received in the financial year 2024/2025. 8

The Standard: CJ Koome: Supreme Court beats backlog despite online attacks on judges

Kenya Kenya: Martha Koome is mentioned as a female Chief Justice alongside Faith Odhiambo as the LSK president. 8

The Standard: Faith Odhiambo: Gen Z forced courts to speak faster, MPs to apologise

Kenya Kenya: She has since written to Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to investigate incidents of threats and intimidation against her and provide protection. 5

The Standard: Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger

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