Commission on Administrative Justice Stories

Judiciary fights back against CAJ's summons over complaints disclosure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

CAJ now accuses JSC of engaging in a "cyclic process of exchange" that does not support service delivery.

Ombudsman asks SHA to respond to query on Sh7.3bn disbursements to hospitals
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

Under the Access to Information Act 2016, there is no requirement for an applicant to justify why they need specific information from a public entity.

Ombudsman gives Pensions Department 60 days to clear retirement benefits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 14, 2025

The commission has directed the Pensions Department to process all pending claims within 60 days and submit a compliance report.

Judicial Service Commission refutes claims of mishandling complaints
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

The CAJ had issued a 21-day ultimatum to the JSC, demanding the publication of all complaints filed against judges, along with their outcomes, on the...

Selection panel shortlists candidates for CAJ leadership positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The 10 shortlisted candidates were selected out of the 45 applications for the chairperson.

Kenyans filed over 200,000 requests for public information, says Ombudsman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

Access to information is a vital component of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies.

Head of Public Service names selection panels for recruitment of members of constitutional commissions
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2024

Holders of the positions serve a single non-renewable term of six years.

Ombudsman probes bias claims in issuance of identification documents in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2024

The team will also seek to identify challenges faced by the residents in the acquisition of the documents.

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