Judiciary honours slain magistrate with key reforms

JSC officials led by Omwanza Ombati during a  media briefing at CBK pension towers on 14th June 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard]

One year after the tragic shooting of magistrate Monica Kivuti at the Makadara Law Courts, the Judiciary has solemnly marked the anniversary with a tribute to her life and a renewed pledge to safeguard Kenya’s justice system through sweeping security reforms.

Hon. Kivuti, who was serving as a Principal Magistrate, was fatally shot while presiding over a matter in court an incident that sent shockwaves across the nation and laid bare serious security lapses within judicial premises.