Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the appointment of 208 magistrates to handle a range of specialized cases across the Kenyan Judiciary. This move aims to bolster the capacity to address crucial legal matters including corruption, land disputes, and employment issues.

• 208 magistrates appointed, including 6 for anti-corruption/economic crimes, 58 for environmental/land disputes, and 144 for employment/labour relations.
• The Chief Justice, Martha Koome, made the appointments via a gazette notice dated October 9.
• Employment cases will cover disputes where employees' gross monthly pay does not exceed Ksh80,000.
• These appointments follow the designation of 129 judicial officers for small claims courts effective September 1 for 12 months.