Chief Justice and JSC Chairperson, Justice Martha Koome, led a consultative meeting with the Bungoma County Court Users Committee (CUC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Bungoma Chapter, led by Chairperson Daisy Wakoli.
Stakeholders welcomed the establishment of the Court of Appeal Bench in Kakamega, describing it as a significant milestone that has improved access to justice and strengthened the administration of justice across the region. The meeting highlighted key priorities for improving service delivery, including the establishment of additional courts in Kimilili and Webuye to bring judicial services closer to the people.
Chief Justice Koome reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to enhance access to justice and address emerging challenges. Discussions further underscored the need for a whole-of-society approach to tackling the alarming rise in gender-based violence cases, with the Judiciary reiterating its commitment to ensuring the timely hearing and determination of GBV matters to safeguard access to justice for survivors.
The Chief Justice was accompanied by JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto, Commissioner Jacqueline Ingutiah, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, together with a section of the Judiciary leadership team.
