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Africa cannot remain merely the subject of international justice. Africa must help shape international justice. With the majority of ICC cases involving African situations and communities, Kenya is proud to present a jurist of Justice Njoki’s calibre — one whose career has consistently been defined by courage, intellect, and commitment to justice spanning over three decades. Kenya presents not simply a candidate with technical legal competence, but a jurist shaped by Africa’s constitutional struggles, democratic transitions, human rights…
The Judiciary invited expressions of interest from all Judges of the superior courts, subjected the applications to rigorous evaluation by the Judicial Service Commission and transmitted the three recommended candidates for consideration by His Excellency the President. It is upon the conclusion of this transparent and competitive process that His Excellency the President nominated Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu, Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as Kenya’s candidate for election to the International Criminal Court. Lady Justice…
Africa cannot remain merely the subject of international justice. Africa must help shape international justice. With the majority of ICC cases involving African situations and communities, Kenya is proud to present a jurist of Justice Njoki’s calibre — one whose career has consistently been defined by courage, intellect, and commitment to justice spanning over three decades. Kenya presents not simply a candidate with technical legal competence, but a jurist shaped by Africa’s constitutional struggles, democratic transitions, human rights movements,…
President William Ruto today formally launched the election bid of Lady Justice Njoki Ndung’u - Supreme Court Judge, as Judge of the International Criminal Court for the 2027–2036 term. Justice Njoki laid out a bold and compelling vision for what the Court urgently needs: “Courage is the quality that enables judges to uphold the law, resist external pressures, and to defend the Court’s integrity against attempts to transform it into an instrument of politics.” Her candidacy is anchored…
The Judicial Service Commission appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs during the consideration of the Commission’s proposed budget estimates for FY 2026/27. The Commission requested an allocation of Kshs 1.783 billion to support the execution of its constitutional mandate of promoting judicial independence and accountability, and ensuring the efficient, effective, and transparent administration of justice. The Hon. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary to the Commission Hon Winfridah B.…
“One of the most enduring contributions Justice Ochieng made to this institution was in the realm of judicial education. The Judicial Service Commission, among its functions, is charged with ensuring the continuous training and professional development of judges and judicial officers. In this space, Justice Ochieng was not merely a participant, he was a builder. He pioneered training in refugee law, bringing sensitivity and rigour to an area of law that affects some of the most vulnerable people who ever…
President William Ruto today presided over the swearing-in of Hon. Justice Mohammed Warsame as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya at State House, Nairobi. The Oath of Office was administered by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Hon. Winfridah Mokaya, in the presence of Chief Justice Hon. Martha Koome. Also present were, JSC Commissioners, among other distinguished dignitaries. Justice Warsame’s appointment completes the Supreme Court bench, with the court now fully constituted at its full quorum of 7 Judges.
President William Ruto today presided over the swearing-in of 37 new judges — 24 to the High Court and 13 to the Environment and Land Court — in a historic ceremony at State House. Chief Justice Martha Koome witnessed the milestone as the Oath of Office was administered by Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, before members of the Judicial Service Commission who nominated each judge. In taking their oath, the judges committed to impartially administer justice, and to…
The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission, Hon. Winfridah B. Mokaya, engaged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officials following the publication of the Kenya National Gender & Corruption Survey 2025, a national survey undertaken across the wider public service to assess integrity and corruption trends and to evaluate the impact of ongoing anti-corruption interventions within public institutions.
The engagement marked the commencement of a structured review of the report’s findings and recommendations, which will…
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Any person. However, a complainant/petitioner may authorize any person including a legal representative to lodge the petition on their behalf.
Judge, Judicial Officer (Magistrates, Kadhis, Registrars), Judicial Staff (Judiciary & JSC), or a Court Station
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- The Petition may be dismissed or
- The Commission may forward the petition to the President to appoint a tribunal to inquire into the matter and make binding recommendations to the President.
- Complaint may be dismissed or
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