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The Judicial Service Commission is today conducting interviews for the position of Chairperson of the Standards Tribunal.
Established under Section 16A of the Standards Act (Cap. 496, Laws of Kenya), the Standards Tribunal is mandated to hear and determine appeals arising from decisions of the Cabinet Secretary, the National Standards Council, and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
Through this recruitment process, the Commission continues to strengthen specialized tribunals that play a critical role in the administration of justice, ensuring…
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The Judicial Service Commission on Thursday 1st July 2026 conducted interviews for the position of Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal. The Tribunal is mandated to hear and determine appeals and review applications arising from decisions of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
On Wednesday 1st July, the Commission conducted interviews for the positions of Chairperson of the Industrial Property Tribunal and Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal.
The Industrial Property Tribunal hears…
The Judicial Service Commission is on 30th June 2026 conducted interviews for the position of Registrar, Judicial Service Commission. The Registrar deputizes the Secretary, JSC and provides strategic leadership in the day-to-day administration of the Commission Secretariat. The role is responsible for overseeing the management of human, financial, and physical resources, staff development and performance management, audit and integrity systems, as well as ensuring compliance with the Constitution and relevant legislation. The office holder also plays a key role…
The JSC today convened a Stakeholder Engagement Forum on the Recruitment and Selection of the Chief Kadhi of the Republic of Kenya. The forum brought together representatives from the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), the Muslims Professional League Africa, the Kenya Muslims National Advisory Council (KEMNAC), Jamia Mosque, the Association of Muslim Lawyers, and academia, among others. Participants shared their expectations for the next Chief Kadhi, a constitutional office that sits at the intersection of faith, justice,…
Interview Schedule: Shortlisted Candidates for Senior Legal Researcher & Legal Researcher Positions
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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.…
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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 Commission shall upon receipt of the complaint/petition acknowledge receipt. The Commission shall upon consideration of the complaint/petition communicate the outcome to all the parties.
- 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
- Judicial officer or Judicial staff may be reprimanded, severely reprimanded, dismissed from judicial service or retired in public interest.
- The process of handling complaints/petition against judges, judicial officers and staff is confidential.
- The Commission shall not victimize any person for lodging a complaint/petition against a judge, judicial officer, or judicial staff.
- The Commission allows the filing of anonymous complaints/petitions.
- Any complainant /petitioner who is apprehensive of being victimized my seek protection from the relevant government agencies.
- Complainants/petitioners are discouraged from lodging malicious, frivolous, vexatious and untruthful allegations against judges, judicial officers, and judicial staff
A complainant/petitioner who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commission upon hearing and final determination has no right of appeal.