JSC Recruitment of Judges of the Environment and Land Court
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…
The Judicial Service Commission emerged as 1st runners-up under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Cash Basis of Reporting category at the prestigious 2024 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards held last evening. This recognition highlights JSC’s commitment to excellence in financial reporting, sound corporate governance practices, and dedication to sustainable and environmental reporting. The FiRe Awards aim to promote integrated reporting by enhancing accountability, transparency, and integrity among private and public sector entities. The 2024 edition attracted an impressive 1,020…
The Judicial Service Commission, mandated to promote and safeguard the independence, accountability, and effective administration of justice, participated in the presentation of the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report 2023-2024. The report detailed significant milestones in enhancing access to justice while outlining the challenges faced by the Judiciary in delivering timely and equitable justice to all Kenyans. Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasized the progress made, stating:         “This State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice…
In line with Article 201(a) of the Constitution and Section 37(5)(a) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 – which mandate public participation in financial decision-making – the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Judiciary prepared budget estimates for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 and the medium-term period (2025/26–2027/28). To fulfill this requirement, public hearings were held in Kitui, Narok, Kisii, Isiolo, and Nairobi. Public participation in the JSC & Judiciary budgeting process is a key constitutional requirement that ensures stakeholders,…