CJ Koome Establishes High Court Division for International and Organised Crimes
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has established the International and Organised Crimes Division of the High Court to handle cases involving international crimes, terrorism, human trafficking, drug trafficking and other serious offences.
The new division will begin operations on October 30, 2026, following a Gazette notice dated October 23, 2026.
According to the notice, the division will hear cases arising under the International Crimes Act, 2008, as well as appeals involving organised crimes tried in subordinate courts and referred to the High Court.