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How rampant court orders defiance is impacting the justice system

CJ Martha Koome during a meeting with the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) on strengthening of the fight against corruption. February 19, 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

The Kenyan constitution demands an unwavering culture of the rule of law, a foundational national value enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution.

The Judiciary was established to interpret, defend, and apply the law. Some of its defence mechanisms include issuing court orders to stop unconstitutional acts.

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