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Kenya: Judiciary Woes Deepen as Funds on Steady Cut
Nation, 9 June 2020
In October, an agreement between the Judiciary and the World Bank for financing of development projects will come to an end. Read more »
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Kenya: AG Defends President Kenyatta's Refusal to Appoint 41 Superior Court Judges
Capital FM, 9 June 2020
Attorney General Kihara Kariuki on Tuesday maintained President Uhuru Kenyatta will not appoint 41 judges nominated by Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for appointment to superior… Read more »
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Kenya: AG Lashes Out at Maraga for Attack on Kenyatta
Nation, 9 June 2020
Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki Tuesday criticised Chief Justice David Maraga for issuing public statements to pile pressure on President Uhuru Kenyatta over the hiring of 41… Read more »
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Kenya: Nakuru Jubilee Official Defends Kenyatta on Judges Impasse
Nation, 9 June 2020
Jubilee Party Nakuru branch Secretary-General Mtumishi Cheruiyot has defended President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks by the Judiciary. Read more »
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Kenya: EACC Boss Lauds Partnership With Judiciary in War Against Graft
Nation, 9 June 2020
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has lauded the Judiciary for its key rulings and judgments, which it says have boosted the war against graft in the country. Read more »
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Kenya: Judiciary Puts Executive on the Spot Over Appointment of Judges
VOA, 9 June 2020
Kenya's chief justice has accused President Uhuru Kenyatta of disregarding court orders, failing to approve the appointment of new judges, and threatening the constitution. Read more »
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Kenya: EACC Lauds Judiciary As Ally in Graft Fight
Nation, 8 June 2020
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has lauded the Judiciary for key rulings and judgments that it says have boosted the war against graft. Read more »
Kenyan Judiciary's Woes Continue
Chief Justice David Maraga has criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta for violating court orders by refusing to appoint the 41 judges, arguing that there is a huge under-staffing problem that has stalled over 20,000 court cases. Should President Kenyatta bow to pressure and appoint the 41 judges, the Judiciary will have to either adjust its spending or request for additional funds from the National Treasury for their salaries and allowances. The High Court in Nyeri has already stopped providing tea and newspapers to staff, including judges and magistrates, as a cost-cutting measure.
InFocus
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The country has been reportedly named a transit point for a variety of illicit drugs, including heroin and cocaine, with domestic drug consumption growing. Precursor chemicals used ... Read more »
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The High Court has ordered the National Treasury to release funds immediately, as allocated by the National Assembly. In September 2019, the treasury cut the judicial budget by ... Read more »
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Deputy President William Ruto has said there will be talks to make sure there is a solution to the concerns raised about the cutting of funds for the country's court system. The ... Read more »
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The planned trimming of the judiciary's powers comes after a series of attacks on the Supreme Court by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his supporters, following its annulment of ... Read more »
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have reportedly threatened to "deal with" the Judiciary should they be re-elected in an election. In a historic ruling and a ... Read more »
