JSC Stories
The activists accused the government of using the justice system as a weapon against peaceful protesters, civil society leaders and human rights defen...
MPs stated that the delays, high costs, and inaccessibility of the courts are eroding citizens' confidence in the judiciary. They warned that unless t...
The JSC further cautioned that targeting judicial officers personally, rather than pursuing legal redress through appeals or reviews, threatens the ru...
The position of Resident Magistrate attracted the highest number of applicants. A total of 1,714 candidates applied for 100 vacancies.
The Chief Kadhi is the overall leader of the Kadhi’s Courts, which handle matters related to Islamic personal law such as marriage, divorce, and inher...
JSC described the police action as excessive and unjustified. It said the use of firearms in a court setting was a sign of disrespect toward the cour...
FIDA is challenging the legality and constitutionality of the process initiated by the JSC, warning that it could result in the unprecedented removal...
The JSC is seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies. These include 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High Court...
Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...
The bench will be tasked with determining issues raised by the Supreme Court judges against the JSC, which emanate from the JSC's intention to investi...
Tuju explains why he's upset with the Supreme Court Judges and why his pursuit is in good faith, devoid of political intentions whatsoever.
CAJ had called for the JSC to address complaints of maladministration involving judges, judicial officers, and Judiciary staff.
The summons, issued on February 25, targeted several JSC members, including Vice-Chairperson Isaac Rutto and commissioners Mohammed Ibrahim, Fatuma Si...
The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.
CAJ now accuses JSC of engaging in a "cyclic process of exchange" that does not support service delivery.
Despite the legal hurdles, the JSC maintains that it will uphold its mandate in promoting judicial independence and accountability.
The court pointed out that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) must be involved in assessing candidates for the regional court.
The Judiciary has also resolved to expand mediation efforts and increase judicial capacity to ease the backlog.
The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.
The cancellation of these vacancies comes just five months after the JSC suspended the recruitment of 11 Court of Appeal judges.
A Gazette Notice published in the Kenya Gazette on January 15, 2025, revealed that 11 vacancies for the Court of Appeal and five vacancies for the Hig...
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...
The Ombudsman wants the JSC to publish detailed information on judicial complaints, including the complaints themselves, responses from judges, analys...
The reshuffling comes a week after Koome agreed to meet with renowned lawyer Prof. PLO Lumumba to address corruption allegations within the Judiciary.
The LSK statement highlighted that surveys and persistent complaints from members pointed to a judiciary that appeared complacent and unable to defend...
Justice Mwita ruled that the six judges had a right to receive written explanations for their rejection, which Uhuru failed to provide.
A High Court judge also has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and any person, body, or authority exercising a judicial function, bu...
Havi wants the interview exercise to be put on hold until Omwanza is sworn in as commissioner of JSC to represent the interests of advocates.
