The Judiciary by
Charles Monari
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The Judiciary is the arm of the government that interprets the law when disputes occur. The Judiciary or court system is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
COMPOSITION OF THE JUDICIARY
CHIEF JUSTICE - Justice David Maraga
DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTICE - Lady Justice Philomena Mwilu
CHIEF REGISTRAR OF THE JUDICIARY - Lady justice Anne Atieno Amadi
JUDGES
MAGISTRATES
FUNCTIONS OF THE JUDICIARY
- Listening to cases and settling disputes
- Interpreting the law and implementing it
- Ensuring justice is administered fairly
- Punishing those who break the law through jail sentences or fines
- Protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens
Questions
1.Who heads the judiciary system in Kenya?
2.The highest court in Kenya is _____
3.Muslims who have a dispute go to _______ court.
4.The function of the judiciary is I_____ the law.
5.Army officers who have committed a soldiers offence are tried in ___
Answers
1.Who heads the judiciary system in Kenya? (Chief Justice)
2.The highest court in Kenya is _____ ( Supreme Court)
3.Muslims who have a dispute go to _______ court. (Kadhi’s Court)
4.The function of the judiciary is I____ the law. (Interpret)
5.Army officers who have committed a soldiers offence are tried in _____ (Court Martial)
