Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts

Koome said social media platforms, while useful for dialogue and information sharing, have increasingly become spaces where judges are harassed and maligned. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed alarm over increasing cyberbullying and online campaigns targeting judges in Kenya, warning that this trend undermines judicial independence and public confidence in the courts. Speaking at the 2025 Judges’ Colloquium in Nairobi, CJ Koome highlighted a "worrying and ugly trend" over the past one year.

Over the last one year, there has been a significant rise in targeted online harassment against judges.
Chief Justice Martha Koome warned that cyberbullying aims to weaken the Judiciary's moral authority.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern and may send a Special Rapporteur to investigate.