Judiciary welcomes Cabinet approval of Sh26 billion World Bank-backed expansion project

Chief Justice and JSC Chairperson Martha Koome. (Photo: Martha Koome/X)

By Carolyne Kubwa
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said the approval marks a major milestone in addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges facing the country's courts.

The Judiciary has welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the second phase of the Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP II), a Sh26 billion initiative funded by the World Bank that is expected to significantly expand Kenya's judicial infrastructure and improve access to justice.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said the approval marks a major milestone in addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges facing the country's courts.

"The second phase of funding is intended to support construction of new facilities for the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Judiciary's Administration Headquarters," the statement said.

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"Additionally, the funding will support construction of a permanent home for the Kenya Judiciary Academy, which has operated in leased facilities since its establishment, an arrangement that has proved costly over the long term," the statement added.

The Judiciary noted that the Cabinet's approval now paves the way for the National Treasury to formally engage the World Bank on the financing arrangements. If approved by the lender, the funds will still require appropriation by the National Assembly and implementation in accordance with public procurement laws.

The project builds on the success of the first phase of the Judicial Performance Improvement Project, implemented between 2013 and 2021, which supported the construction of new courts across the country and strengthened access to justice.

The Cabinet approved the project during its meeting on June 30, describing it as part of broader investments aimed at modernising public institutions and improving service delivery across Kenya.