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…

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…

Hon. Justice Anthony Charo Mrima was sworn in as a Member of the Judicial Service Commission on 17th September 2024 at a ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice. Justice Mrima was elected as a representative of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association to the JSC, on 6th September 2024, pursuant to Article 171 (2) (d) of the Constitution. The Chief Justice welcomed Justice Anthony Charo Mrima to the Judicial Service Commission’s collective pursuit of securing the constitutional imperatives of…

The JSC Chairperson Martha Koome led Members of the Commission in an engagement with Members of Parliament from Nairobi City County on enhancing access to justice in the Capital. The Commission presented a status report on the Administration of justice and outlined the achievements, challenges and areas of collaboration in enhancing access to justice for residents of Nairobi City County. The Members of Parliament welcomed the engagement and made proposals to boost access to justice in the County.

Dorcas Oduor, OGW, EBS, SC the Attorney General was sworn in as a Member of the Judicial Service Commission pursuant to Article 171(2)(e) of the Constitution, effective 23rd August 2024. Until her appointment Hon. Oduor was the Secretary, Public Prosecutions and the Principal Deputy to the Director of Public Prosecutions. A career Prosecution Counsel, she previously served in Public Prosecutions for over 20 years having begun her career as a State Counsel in 1991. Hon. Oduor holds a Master’s degree…