MANDATE

The Commission is mandated to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice under Article 172 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION

1. Recommend to the President persons for appointment as Judges
2. Review and make recommendations on conditions of service for Judges, judicial officers (other than their remuneration) and staff of the Judiciary.
3. Appoint, receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise discipline registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary.
4. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of Judges and judicial officers.
5. Advise the National Government on improving the efficiency of the administration of Justice.
6. Receive and consider petitions for the removal from office of judges under Article 168 of the Constitution.