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…

  In the last financial year, the Tribunals achieved a remarkable Case Clearance Rate of 111%, resolving 15,173 cases compared to the 13,712 cases filed. Notably, the Rent Restriction Tribunal, the Business Premises Rent Tribunal, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Cooperative Tribunal have led the way with the highest clearance rates.

The Judicial Service Commission joined the Judiciary in the launch of the Performance Management and Measurement Understandings (PMMU) Evaluation Report 2022/2023 at the Milimani Law Courts.The performance assessment enables the Judiciary to remain focused on its mandate of delivering Justice and helps in identifying areas of improvement. JSC Commissioner Hon. Everlyne Olwande received a recognition certificate for overall best performing Magistrates' Court in the caseload category; with a case clearance of 140% (civil cases). This is during the period when…