JSC Stories

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.

Koome swears in tribunal to investigate Judge Kullow's conduct
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 12, 2024

The tribunal's main responsibility is to thoroughly investigate the concerns raised in the petitions and submit a comprehensive report outlining recom...

IEBC ex-boss Issack Hassan among 100 shortlisted for High Court judge post
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 11, 2024

Issack, an advocate of the High Court, was among the 305 people who expressed interest in the role.

Ruto suspends Justice Mohammed Kullow over gross misconduct
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 08, 2024

He faces accusations of delays or failure to deliver rulings or judgments in a total of 116 cases. Five petitions were filed with the Commission calli...

JSC shortlists 100 candidates for 20 High Court Judge positions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 08, 2024

Interviews for the posts will be conducted from April 3 to 30, 2024 at CBK Pension Towers, 13 Flour, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.

JSC petitions Ruto to form tribunal to probe Judge Mohammed Kullow
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2024

This is after JSC on diverse dates received a total of five petitions for the removal of the judge from office.

Judicial Service Commission warns of scammers promising jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2024

The Commission said the scammers pose as employees or members of the JSC and ask for payments through calls or text messages.

JSC shortlists seven candidates set to replace Anne Amadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2024

The position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary fell vacant after Anne Amadi exited the corridors of justice as a State officer after a 10-year stint...

Court suspends LSK election of JSC representative
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 08, 2024

Nairobi lawyer Ishmael Nyaribo argues that despite meeting all the requirements for candidature, he was unduly prevented from participating in the ele...

JSC to establish Magistrates' Courts in all Tana River sub-counties
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 12, 2024

Governor Dhadho pledged to help the Judiciary acquire land for the lower courts in the sub-counties.