The Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission Hon. Martha Koome, EGH led Members of the Commission in a high-level engagement with the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary Hon. FCPA John Mbadi, EGH to advance strategic collaboration on strengthening the effective and efficient administration of justice. The discussions focused on enhancing financial support to the Commission as it discharges its constitutional mandate, including the recruitment of Judges and Tribunal members, targeted capacity building in preparation for the…

On 4 December 2025, I attended the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards ceremony in Nairobi, where the Judicial Service Commission was recognised as the overall winner in the category of Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices under the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) – Cash Basis. The evening was celebratory, competitive, and well earned. But beyond the applause, the moment provoked a deeper reflection: If excellence in financial reporting can be rigorously measured, independently evaluated, and publicly rewarded, why should excellence…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) today commenced interviews for candidates seeking appointment to the office of Judge of the Court of Appeal as part of its ongoing constitutional mandate to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and responsiveness of the Judiciary.   This recruitment exercise is being undertaken pursuant to Article 172 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Judicial Service Act and is central to the Commission’s responsibility to promote and facilitate an independent, accountable, effective and efficient Judiciary. The recruitment…

Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu, CBS, SCJ, has been elected unopposed as the representative of the Supreme Court to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), following the passing of Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim. The election was presided over by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Returning Officer, Dr. Swalhah Yusuf. This election is pursuant to a requirement in the Judicial Service Act, 2011 to submit a fresh nominee for appointment within 21 days of a vacancy occurring in the Commission.…

The Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding judicial independence, accountability, and access to justice, while reviewing its performance in 2025 and outlining strategic priorities for 2026. Speaking during the Commission’s first meeting of the year held in Mombasa, the Chairperson noted that 2025 marked 15 years since the reconstitution of the Judicial Service Commission under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, a milestone that reflects sustained reforms aimed at strengthening the Judiciary as…

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…

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has emerged as the overall winner in this year’s Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards under the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices category. The awards promote the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and integrity in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and best practices in governance, social responsibility, and environmental disclosures. The Secretary, JSC who is also the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya was at hand to receive the award flanked by the JSC…

JSC Interview Schedule for the positions of Resident Magistrates