JSC Engages SRC to Strengthen Cooperation and Accountability The JSC led by Chairperson, Chief Justice Martha Koome, today hosted a delegation from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), chaired by Mr. Sammy Chepkwony, for a high-level meeting aimed at enhancing collaboration, cooperation and engagement between the two Commissions. The discussions focused on strengthening inter-agency relations to ensure the effective discharge of each Commission’s constitutional mandate. The engagement also underscored the importance of continuous dialogue between independent constitutional Commissions, ensuring efficiency,…

Public notice: Beware of fraudsters!

JSC Appoints Chairperson and Members to the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal JSC Appoints Chairperson and Members to the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal In a significant move to enhance access to justice and promote the quality of legal education in Kenya, the Judicial Service Commission has appointed the Chairperson and Members of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal. This appointment aims to strengthen the tribunal’s capacity to handle disputes related to legal education with greater efficiency, fairness and professionalism.   The…

Under Article 168 of the Constitution, the Judicial Service Commission is vested with the authority to receive and process petitions against Judges. Similarly, Article 172(1)(c) empowers the Commission to exercise disciplinary oversight over Judicial officers and Staff.

Revocation of vacancies in the Offices of Judge of the Court of Appeal & Judge of the High Court of Kenya.

JSC and National Treasury Discuss Judiciary & JSC Funding Gaps The JSC Chairperson Hon. Martha Koome chaired a meeting with the National Treasury team led by PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo today, to address the budgetary constraints affecting the Judiciary and the JSC. Discussions focused on critical issues such as: Insufficient human resource capacity Security Management Automation and digitization Stalled projects and court infrastructure Policies to address effective and efficient administration of Justice PS Dr. Kiptoo acknowledged the funding gaps and…

The JSC participated in the inaugural Annual High Court Summit, themed “Upholding Human Rights in a Changing Kenya." In his remarks, JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto emphasized that the responsibility of upholding human rights extends beyond the Judiciary “effective collaboration across government, civil society and the private sector will create an environment where justice thrives and fundamental rights are upheld. Such partnerships are essential to building a resilient system that protects human dignity and upholds the rule of law.”  In…