Govt interferes with court, lawyers claim

Regional lawyers have added their voice to the push to have the extension of the jurisdiction of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) in a bid to effectively arbitrate and dispense justice.

Lawyers in East Africa have been challenged to take up cases before the Common Market of East and Southern Africa (COMESA) Court of Justice.

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has accused the Government of creating disharmony in the labour sector.

Government is to send a team of defence lawyers for former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander, Maj Gen Dominic Ongwen, when his trial commences at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

One of the most controversial cases of alleged rendition involving the UK - brought by a former Libyan dissident - comes before the Supreme Court later.

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Govt to undertake 82 court projects
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THE government has 82 projects to construct court premises lined up throughout the country in this financial year, the National Assembly was told, on Tuesday. Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mrs Angela Kairuki, said that feasibility ...

The government has reportedly withdrawn the controversial bill seeking to introduce the Kadhi Court.

Moshi resident drags Kenyan govt to court
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THE East African Court of Justice's First Instance Division declined to grant order to one party in the absence of the other parties involved in the matter in which a Tanzanian citizen was suing the government of Kenya over alleged mistreatment. The Tanzanian ...
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The High Court has thrown out an objection by the government against a case filed by victims of the Mbagala bomb blasts demanding compensation.