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…
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,…
The Judicial Service Commission joined the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) during the launch of the Administration of Justice Annual Report 2023-2024. This report is a critical accountability tool, providing transparency and insight into the work and impact in the justice sector over the past year. At the JSC, our commitment to an effective and efficient administration of justice remains unwavering. To support the NCAJ’s vital mandate, we have taken significant steps, including: Increased Budgetary Allocation: By…