JSC Stories

Human rights groups decry 'systematic assault' on democracy amid wave of arrests in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

The activists accused the government of using the justice system as a weapon against peaceful protesters, civil society leaders and human rights defen...

Judiciary struggles with backlog as MPs push for system overhaul
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

MPs stated that the delays, high costs, and inaccessibility of the courts are eroding citizens' confidence in the judiciary. They warned that unless t...

JSC condemns attacks on judiciary following recent rulings on bail applications
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 17, 2025

The JSC further cautioned that targeting judicial officers personally, rather than pursuing legal redress through appeals or reviews, threatens the ru...

JSC receives over 2,600 applications in major recruitment drive for judicial officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 15, 2025

The position of Resident Magistrate attracted the highest number of applicants. A total of 1,714 candidates applied for 100 vacancies.

Inside the appointment process of Kenya’s Chief Kadhi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

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 condemns Peter Kinyanjui’s re-arrest, says courts are sacred
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

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 sues JSC over bid to oust Supreme Court judges, citing constitutional crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

FIDA is challenging the legality and constitutionality of the process initiated by the JSC, warning that it could result in the unprecedented removal...

Judicial Service Commission advertises five Kadhi posts in fresh judicial recruitment drive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

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...

Petition seeks removal of DCJ Mwilu over judges’ appointment in Gachagua impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

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...

High Court orders bench to hear Supreme Court vs JSC case on apex court's future
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 25, 2025

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 stresses his case against Supreme Court judges is for the benefit of all Kenyans
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 04, 2025

Tuju explains why he's upset with the Supreme Court Judges and why his pursuit is in good faith, devoid of political intentions whatsoever.

Ombudsman suspends summons against JSC members, seeks constructive dialogue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

CAJ had called for the JSC to address complaints of maladministration involving judges, judicial officers, and Judiciary staff.

Attorney General asks Ombudsman to halt summons against Chief Justice Koome, JSC members
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 21, 2025

The summons, issued on February 25, targeted several JSC members, including Vice-Chairperson Isaac Rutto and commissioners Mohammed Ibrahim, Fatuma Si...

Havi challenges High Court’s jurisdiction in CJ Martha Koome case against JSC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.

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.

Legal standoff: Eight court cases stall petitions seeking removal of Koome, Supreme Court judges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Despite the legal hurdles, the JSC maintains that it will uphold its mandate in promoting judicial independence and accountability.

Court blocks Mokua's nomination to East African Court of Justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The court pointed out that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) must be involved in assessing candidates for the regional court.

Judges struggle to clear backlog of 2,000 trade cases worth Sh389bn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The Judiciary has also resolved to expand mediation efforts and increase judicial capacity to ease the backlog.

Petitioners seek removal of seven Supreme Court judges over alleged misconduct
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.

Judicial Service Commission cancels 16 vacancies for judges due to budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The cancellation of these vacancies comes just five months after the JSC suspended the recruitment of 11 Court of Appeal judges.

JSC revokes 16 judicial vacancies for Court of Appeal, High Court judges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

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...

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...

Ombudsman directs JSC to publish complaints against judges, decisions within 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Ombudsman wants the JSC to publish detailed information on judicial complaints, including the complaints themselves, responses from judges, analys...

CJ Martha Koome transfers 33 judges in major judicial reshuffle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The reshuffling comes a week after Koome agreed to meet with renowned lawyer Prof. PLO Lumumba to address corruption allegations within the Judiciary.

LSK's Faith Odhiambo slams CJ Koome over failure to tackle corruption in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The LSK statement highlighted that surveys and persistent complaints from members pointed to a judiciary that appeared complacent and unable to defend...

Six judges awarded Sh126 million for rights violations following Uhuru refusal to appoint them
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

Justice Mwita ruled that the six judges had a right to receive written explanations for their rejection, which Uhuru failed to provide.

High Court Judge David Majanja is dead
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2024

President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court Judges following JSC recommendations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

A High Court judge also has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and any person, body, or authority exercising a judicial function, bu...

Lawyer Havi petitions court to suspend judges interviews slated for April 3
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 27, 2024

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.

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