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JSC High-Level Engagement with the National Treasury

The Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission Hon. Martha Koome, EGH led Members of the Commission in a high-level engagement with the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary Hon. FCPA John Mbadi, EGH to advance strategic collaboration on strengthening the effective and efficient administration of justice. The discussions focused on enhancing financial support to the Commission as it discharges its constitutional mandate, including the recruitment of Judges and Tribunal members, targeted capacity building in preparation for the…

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It’s Time for Sector-Wide Administration of Justice Excellence Awards

On 4 December 2025, I attended the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards ceremony in Nairobi, where the Judicial Service Commission was recognised as the overall winner in the category of Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) – Cash Basis. The evening was celebratory, competitive, and well earned. But beyond the applause, the moment provoked a deeper reflection: If excellence in financial reporting can be rigorously measured, independently evaluated, and publicly rewarded, why should excellence…

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JSC Wins top Financial Reporting Award

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has emerged as the overall winner in this year’s Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards under the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices category. The awards promote the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and integrity in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practices in governance, social responsibility, and environmental disclosures. The Secretary, JSC who is also the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya was at hand to receive the award flanked by the JSC…

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PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEWS FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS

The Judicial Service Commission has today commenced promotional interviews for Judicial Officers as part of efforts to enhance their pecuniary jurisdiction. This initiative is designed to equip officers to handle matters of higher value and complexity, thereby strengthening the overall administration of justice. Beyond operational efficiency, this process reflects the Commission’s continued commitment to fostering career progression within the Judiciary and recognizing high-performing officers. A total of 167 Judicial Officers are scheduled to be interviewed by the Commission between 4th…

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JSC consultative meeting with the Chairperson of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), Mr. Charles Dulo and Vice Chairperson Dorothy Jamator.

The Judicial Service Commission led by Chairperson Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome, held a consultative meeting with the Chairperson of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), Mr. Charles Dulo and Vice Chairperson Dorothy Jamator. The meeting underscored the distinct mandates of the two constitutional Commissions, while recognizing their complementary roles in promoting accountability, fairness and access to justice. The discussions focused on strengthening institutional engagement and fostering collaborative frameworks aimed at enhancing public service delivery. Both Commissions…

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