JSC Stories
JSC vice-chairperson Isaac Ruto explained that while the commission can discipline judicial staff directly, judges must undergo a tribunal process bef...
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...
In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...
The Court of Appeal, in its May 9, 2025 judgment, acknowledged that the law was unclear about whether the DCJ could act in the Chief Justice’s stead.
Havi lodged the petition seeking Justice Mabeya’s removal following the judge’s verdict against his client, Riyadha, in a land lease dispute.
Acting SRC CEO Margaret Njoka stated that the Bill directly undermines the commission’s exclusive constitutional mandate to set and review the remuner...
Among the major projects planned for the reporting period were the construction of a new Supreme Court building, a new Court of Appeal Complex, and 15...
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...
