The Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Justice Martha Koome, led a consultative meeting with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Kakamega Chapter, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to strengthening the administration of justice and improving service delivery in the region.
The meeting was attended by JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto, JSC Commissioner Jacqueline Ingutiah, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, and members of the Judiciary leadership. The LSK Kakamega Chapter was represented by its Chairperson, Innocent Ondieki, alongside other members.
The LSK acknowledged significant milestones achieved in the region, including the establishment of the Court of Appeal Bench in Kakamega, the deployment of an additional High Court Judge and Small Claims Court adjudicators, the posting of an Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge, the establishment of Khwisero Law Courts, ongoing efforts to operationalise Lukuyani Law Courts, and the appointment of Legal Researchers to strengthen the administration of justice.
Members also raised operational concerns and proposed practical measures to further enhance efficiency and access to justice in the region.
Chief Justice Koome, Vice Chairperson Rutto, and Commissioner Ingutiah reiterated the JSC’s commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, institutional reforms, and sustained investment in a Judiciary that is independent, efficient, effective, and accountable. The meeting further underscored the shared responsibility of all justice sector actors in combating corruption to strengthen public confidence in the administration of justice.
