The Chief Justice and Members of the Judicial Service Commission engaged with Judicial Officers and staff from the Maseno Law Courts and the newly launched Kombewa Law Courts this morning. During the meeting, the Commission underscored the importance of upholding the Judicial Service Code of Conduct and serving the public with unwavering dedication, diligence and professionalism. The teams submitted memoranda highlighting key areas requiring streamlining to improve service delivery and working conditions. The JSC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and…
The engagement provided a platform to candidly discuss issues affecting the administration of justice, with stakeholders proposing measures to enhance transparency, efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, while upholding the independence and accountability of the Judiciary. The JSC also called upon the Law Society of Kenya to support advocacy efforts for increased funding to the Judiciary, which is critical to addressing many of the challenges identified. The JSC also called upon the Law Society of Kenya to support advocacy efforts…
Advancing the efficient and effective delivery of judicial services. The launch of the Tribunals Shared Services Registry in Kisumu marks a significant step in bringing justice closer to the people.
Members of the JSC accompanied the Chief Justice Martha Koome on a courtesy visit to the Kisumu County Governor H.E Prof. Anyang' Ny'ong'o ahead of the official launch of the Tribunals Shared Services Registry in Kisumu County. During the visit, the Chief Justice and the Governor emphasized the critical role of strategic partnerships in promoting access to justice and enhancing institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
The JSC led by Chairperson, Chief Justice Martha Koome held a productive engagement with Judges, Judicial Officers and staff of the Kisumu Law Courts. The discussions focused on identifying and addressing key bottlenecks hindering the effective administration of justice, as well as exploring ways to enhance staff welfare. The Commission reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting the terms of service for all Judges, Judicial Officers and staff, while urging the Judiciary team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, dedication,…
The JSC today engaged national sports organizations in the selection process for the Chairperson and Members of the Sports Disputes Tribunal. This follows the advertisement of the vacancies on 4th and 19th March 2025. During a consultative meeting held on 28th April 2025, representatives from Sports Kenya, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), and the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) participated in discussions aimed at informing the recruitment process. The engagement focused on identifying the essential qualifications, relevant experience,…
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…