Hon. Justice Anthony Charo Mrima was sworn in as a Member of the Judicial Service Commission on 17th September 2024 at a ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice. Justice Mrima was elected as a representative of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association to the JSC, on 6th September 2024, pursuant to Article 171 (2) (d) of the Constitution. The Chief Justice welcomed Justice Anthony Charo Mrima to the Judicial Service Commission’s collective pursuit of securing the constitutional imperatives of…

The Judicial Service Commission this morning engaged the Nairobi National Government Administration on the pressing need to enhance access to justice in the Capital city, home to 5.5 million Kenyans. Inadequate infrastructure and congestion have posed significant challenges, with today’s discussions exploring collaboration and partnerships to improve access to justice and bolster the security of our court stations. Ensuring the safety of all court users - including the public, Judges, judicial officers, and staff remains a top priority. In line…

Dorcas Oduor, OGW, EBS, SC the Attorney General was sworn in as a Member of the Judicial Service Commission pursuant to Article 171(2)(e) of the Constitution, effective 23rd August 2024. Until her appointment Hon. Oduor was the Secretary, Public Prosecutions and the Principal Deputy to the Director of Public Prosecutions. A career Prosecution Counsel, she previously served in Public Prosecutions for over 20 years having begun her career as a State Counsel in 1991. Hon. Oduor holds a Master’s degree…

  In the last financial year, the Tribunals achieved a remarkable Case Clearance Rate of 111%, resolving 15,173 cases compared to the 13,712 cases filed. Notably, the Rent Restriction Tribunal, the Business Premises Rent Tribunal, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Cooperative Tribunal have led the way with the highest clearance rates.

The Judicial Service Commission joined the Judiciary in the launch of the Performance Management and Measurement Understandings (PMMU) Evaluation Report 2022/2023 at the Milimani Law Courts.The performance assessment enables the Judiciary to remain focused on its mandate of delivering Justice and helps in identifying areas of improvement. JSC Commissioner Hon. Everlyne Olwande received a recognition certificate for overall best performing Magistrates' Court in the caseload category; with a case clearance of 140% (civil cases). This is during the period when…