- Chief Justice of Kenya confirms attendance for AFBA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Ghana
The Supreme Court of Kenya has expressed its gratitude over the recent award of judicial excellence conferred on it by the African Bar Association (AFBA).
In a letter signed by the Chief Justice of Kenya, Hon. Justice Martha K. Koome, the court also notified AFBA that it will be represented at the 2025 Annual Conference of the association coming up on 20 October 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
The letter reads:
RE: AWARD OF JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE TO SUPREME COURT OF KENYA
Greetings from the Office of the Hon. Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court
of Kenya.
On behalf of the Supreme Court of Kenya, I acknowledge with thanks receipt of your letter dated 21st August, 2025, inviting the Court to the Opening Ceremony of the forthcoming Annual Conference of the African Bar Association, scheduled to take place on 20th October, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
The Supreme Court of Kenya conveys its profound gratitude to the African Bar Association for conferring upon it the Award of Judicial Excellence in recognition of the Court’s exemplary and professional handling of the nine (9) Petitions arising from the 2022 Presidential Elections. This honour is accepted with humility and deep appreciation. It stands as a tribute to the people of Kenya, whose unwavering trust in the Judiciary inspires our work, and to the dedication of all Judges, judicial officers and staff who make justice possible.
The Supreme Court of Kenya affirms that this recognition strengthens its resolve to continue upholding democracy, advancing constitutionalism, and safeguarding the rule of law in Africa.
In this regard, I confirm that the Court will be represented at the Conference by Hon. Justice Isaac Lenaola, Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, who will also receive the award on behalf of the Court.
We kindly request that you extend to him the full courtesies and assistance during the
event.
Yours sincerely,
Hon. Justice Martha K. Koome, EGH
Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya
Copy to: Hon. Justice Isaac Lenaola
Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court Building
NAIROBI.
This award shows trust in Kenya’s judiciary and recognizes its fair handling of the 2022 election cases.