Chief Justice Koome announces new courts in Kakamega and Mumias - August 2026

Chief Justice Martha Koome announced the establishment of new courts in Kakamega and Mumias to improve justice services, highlighting that only 17% of Bungoma residents seek justice in formal courts, with significant reliance on alternative dispute resolution. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Wetang'ula, stated that the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) must remain active throughout the year, not just during elections. The Isaaq and Harti communities in Isiolo are appealing to the President for protection against alleged oppression by the National Land Commission (NLC), claiming displacement from over 70 acres of land.