Chief Justice Martha Koome admits Judiciary is riddled with corruption

Chief Justice Martha Koome addressing during the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of Nominees for Appointment as the Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) swearing in at the Supreme Court in Nairobi on January 31, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern that corruption is re-emerging in the Judiciary, and is undermining public confidence.

Justice Koome noted that several cases of corruption involving staff have been reported to her office and warned that this behaviour will not be tolerated, emphasizing that appropriate action will be taken.