The Judicial Service Commission participated in the 2025 Magistrates and Kadhis Colloquium, held under the theme “Digital Transformation, Technology, and the Law – Tech Justice.” The event brought together Judicial Officers and key stakeholders to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping Kenya’s justice system and influencing legal processes. The colloquium was organized by the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA) as part of the JSC’s constitutional mandate under Article 172(1)(d) to prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training…
The JSC convened a meeting with the National Treasury, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Tax Appeals Tribunal, Registrar – Tribunals and the Presiding Judge Commercial Division to explore ways of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of tax-related dispute resolution.
The discussions focused on the fast-tracking of matters before the Tribunal, financial resourcing, automation of processes, case management improvements and necessary legislative reforms. These measures are aimed at streamlining tax dispute resolution, reducing case backlogs and promoting compliance while ensuring fairness in tax…
The JSC visited the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA) headquarters, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing judicial training and professional development. Through the KJA, the JSC fulfils its constitutional mandate to design and implement continuing education programs for judges and judicial officers, ensuring a highly skilled and competent Judiciary. During the visit, KJA Director General, Hon. Justice Smokin Wanjala and his team provided a comprehensive briefing on the Academy’s programs, training initiatives and infrastructure. The discussions focused on strengthening the…
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,…
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…