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The JSC appoints 100 Resident Magistrates to strenghthen the administration of Justice

JSC APPOINTS 100 RESIDENT MAGISTRATES The Judicial Service Commission has appointed 100 Resident Magistrates as part of its continued commitment to strengthening the administration of justice in Kenya. This milestone aligns with the Commission’s constitutional mandate to promote and facilitate a Judiciary that is independent, accountable, effective, efficient and transparent. The new appointments will augment the current complement of 560 magistrates serving in 143 Magistrates’ Courts across the country. The Magistrates’ courts form the backbone of Kenya’s justice system, handling…

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Hon. Everlyne Olwande Re-elected to the JSC

The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has re-elected Hon. Everlyne Olwande as its representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), pursuant to Article 171(2)(d) of the Constitution. Hon. Olwande secured a second five-year term in an election held on Saturday, 18th October 2025. Her re-election signals a strong vote of confidence from Judicial Officers in her stewardship and continued representation. Hon. Olwande first joined the Commission on 15th January 2021. A seasoned Judicial Officer, Hon. Olwande currently serves as…

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