Martha Koome.
Chief Justice of Kenya
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Advocates for African justice and self-reliance in commercial justice.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Martha Koome calls for cordial working between Bar and Bench and confers Senior Counsel rank on advocates.Some support1 report
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Concern over teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County and assessing justice needs in the sector.Some support2 reports
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Martha Koome is facing criticism regarding the state's handling of sexual violence cases, including failures in victim compensation and judicial application of law.Some support1 report
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Martha Koome spoke during the 38th NCAJ meeting held in Mombasa.Some support1 report
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Around Martha Koome this week
News at the entities that move Martha Koome most-
government StructuralManole, a nominee for Minister of Labor, spoke after hearings before Parliament today.Moves Martha Koome
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Kenya StructuralMultiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.Moves Martha Koome
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state StructuralThe Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill (POCB) has been reported to increase state power and police impunity.Moves Martha Koome
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supreme court StructuralRick Allen documented shipwreck footage, leading to a copyright dispute involving the State of North Carolina and the Supreme Court.Moves Martha Koome
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judiciary StructuralBrazil's betting ban faces challenges as Congress and the judiciary consider reversing the presidential decree, generating global distrust.Moves Martha Koome
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Eugene Wamalwa OperationalGeorge Natembeya attended the funeral of Edwin Sifuna in Nairobi, where Eugene Wamalwa was also present.Moves Martha Koome
Connections
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supreme court Structural
Martha Koome holds the functional role of Chief Justice, serving as a key leader within the Supreme Court.
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government Structural
A holds a formal, high-ranking position within the government structure of B.
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judiciary Structural
Martha Koome serves as Chief Justice of the Judiciary, leading reforms and anti-corruption efforts.
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Kenya Structural
Martha Koome functions as Chief Justice, leading the judicial discussions within the formal structure of the Kenyan state.
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state Structural
A functions as a judicial official whose professional actions are accountable to the governing structure of the state.
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Office of the Chief Justice Structural
Martha Koome functions within the Office of the Chief Justice as part of its operational structure.
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Law Society of Kenya Operational
The Law Society of Kenya's organized boycott includes Chief Justice Martha Koome as a target of its actions.
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Fernandes Barasa Operational
Chief Justice Koome visited Governor Barasa, representing a high-level professional engagement between the two offices within the Kenyan political structure.
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Kajiado County Shared context
Martha Koome participated in an event held within Kajiado County.
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Africa Shared context
A's professional focus is on advocating for the continent of Africa, viewing its issues through an economic development lens.
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Mombasa Shared context
Martha Koome participated in a meeting held in the city of Mombasa.
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Bungoma County Shared context
Martha Koome is involved in matters concerning the administration and issues of Bungoma County.
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Eugene Wamalwa Operational
Eugene Wamalwa has urged Martha Koome, Chief Justice, to address legal uncertainties.
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Teachers Service Commission Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Martha Koome to the Teachers Service Commission was provided in the timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- Martha Koome has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya, effective July 1, 2026.
- Martha Koome is facing criticism regarding the state's handling of sexual violence cases, including failures in victim compensation and judicial application of law.
- Martha Koome spoke during the 38th NCAJ meeting held in Mombasa.