Supreme Court of Kenya

Supreme Court of Kenya

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1°17′15″S 36°49′23″E / 1.2875°S 36.8231°E / -1.2875; 36.8231
Established	1906
Jurisdiction	Kenya
Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Coordinates	1°17′15″S 36°49′23″E / 1.2875°S 36.8231°E / -1.2875; 36.8231
Motto	Justice be our shield and defender
Composition method	Judicial Commission of Kenya
Authorised by	Kenyan Constitution
Appeals from	High courts of Kenya
Judge term length	Mandatory retirement at age 70
Website	supremecourt.ke
Chief Justice of Kenya
Currently	Martha Koome
Since	21 May 2021

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Executive President (list) William Ruto Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Cabinet Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Attorney General Dorcas Oduor Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga
Legislature National Assembly Speaker: Moses Wetangula List of members Constituencies Senate Speaker: Amason Kingi List of members
Judiciary Chief Justice Martha Koome Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu Supreme Court Court of Appeal High Court Subordinate courts Magistrates Courts Kadhi Courts Courts Martial Tribunals Judicial Service Commission
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Recent elections General: 2017 2022 2027 Presidential: 2017 (Oct) 2022 2027 Local: 2002 2007 2013
Political parties The National Alliance United Republican Party Orange Democratic Movement Wiper Democratic Movement Party of National Unity Kenya African National Union Kenya National Congress
Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Musalia Mudavadi Diplomatic missions of / in Kenya Passport Visa requirements Visa policy
Economic schemes Vision 2030 Kenya Economic Stimulus Program
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The Supreme Court of Kenya is the highest court in Kenya. It was established under Article 163 of the new Kenyan Constitution of 2010 as the highest court in the nation. Its decisions are binding and set precedent on all other courts in the country.