CJ Koome Meets Top Lawyers to Tackle Corruption, Access to Justice

By Kimagata Marindany

Chief Justice Martha Koome has convened a high-level consultative meeting with senior legal practitioners to address persistent challenges undermining access to justice and the effective administration of justice in Kenya.

The meeting brought together Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, Ahmednassir Abdullahi, Nelson Havi, and Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo.

Talks focused on strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary, the LSK, and other justice sector actors, with particular attention on concerns over corruption, systemic weaknesses, and practical barriers slowing justice delivery.

According to the Judiciary, participants explored joint solutions aimed at improving efficiency, safeguarding integrity, restoring public confidence, and upholding the rule of law.

Chief Justice Koome underscored the need for sustained dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders, noting that collective action is essential to rebuilding trust in judicial institutions and guaranteeing timely and fair justice for all Kenyans.

The consultative forum forms part of the Judiciary’s broader engagement strategy with the Law Society of Kenya and other partners to deepen collaboration and drive reforms toward a more transparent, accountable, and responsive justice system.

In recent months, the Judiciary has intensified stakeholder engagements as it seeks to confront institutional challenges and respond more effectively to public concerns over the justice system.