The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) engaged the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) in a session focused on the implementation and oversight of the FY 2025/2026 budget for the Commission and the Judiciary. During the engagement, the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary to the JSC, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, highlighted key achievements and institutional milestones, underscoring the progress made in strengthening the administration of justice, enhancing operational efficiency and improving access to judicial services. While acknowledging these…

The Judicial Service Commission and the Judiciary concluded public participation forums on the proposed FY 2027/28 and Medium-Term budget at the Dagoretti Law Courts in Nairobi County, following earlier engagements in Lamu, Marsabit, Kajiado and Kericho. The forum brought together members of the public, justice sector stakeholders and representatives of various community groups. Participants shared their justice priorities and proposed areas for resource allocation to enhance access to justice and service delivery. The views received will inform the Commission’s planning…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Judiciary took the FY 2027/28 budget public participation exercise to Kajiado County, giving stakeholders an opportunity to contribute to the priorities that will inform the upcoming budget. During the engagement, the Commission gave an account of how resources previously allocated to the JSC have been utilised, highlighted outstanding priority areas, and outlined the interventions requiring further resourcing to enable it to effectively discharge its constitutional mandate. Stakeholders, including members of the public, court…

"While this exercise is undertaken in fulfilment of a constitutional mandate, we do not convene merely to tick a legal or procedural box. Guided by our commitment to people-centred justice, we regard these consultative forums as an important opportunity to listen, engage and learn. The feedback and perspectives we receive inform the justice solutions we develop and the improvements we make in the administration of justice. We recognise that justice can only truly serve its purpose when it is responsive…

Staff voices took centre stage during an engagement at the Lamu Law Courts, where officers shared their experiences, raised issues affecting their work and proposed practical solutions to strengthen the administration of justice and improve staff welfare. The Registrar of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Hon. Robert Kibor, led the JSC team in the staff-led dialogue, which provided an open forum for candid conversations on the working environment, service delivery and measures to better support court staff. The engagement underscored…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) today commenced public participation on the proposed budget for the Financial Year 2027/2028 and the Medium-Term in Lamu County. Representatives from Court Users Committees, youth, women, persons with disabilities, the clergy, children, the County Government and other stakeholders presented their priority justice needs and shared perspectives on how resources can be better aligned with the needs of the people. The engagement provided an important opportunity for Kenyans to contribute to the priorities that inform the…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is engaging with stakeholders at the fourth edition of the Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE IV), which commenced today at Strathmore University. The forum is being held under the theme, “Labour Migration and Access to Justice: Strengthening Judicial Responses for Inclusive and Effective Labour Justice Systems.” Through its exhibition, the Commission is sensitising stakeholders on the mandate and functions of the JSC, while deepening public understanding of its role in promoting…

The Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Hon. Justice Martha Koome, has presided over the swearing-in of Hon. Robert Kibet Kibor as Registrar of the Judicial Service Commission. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary to the Commission, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, during a ceremony attended by members and staff of the Commission. Congratulating Hon. Kibor on his appointment, the Chief Justice underscored the critical role of the JSC…