Judicial Service Commission pushes back on CAJ social media criticism
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has responded to allegations by Kenya’s Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) concerning the transparency of its handling of complaints and petitions against judges, judicial officers, and staff. In a statement issued on December 31, 2024, the JSC refuted the claims, emphasizing its dedication to transparency and constitutional principles. The CAJ’s […]
JSC postpones interviews for Court of Appeal Judge position following death of magistrate Monica Kivuti
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has postponed the interviews for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal scheduled for June 18 to 21, 2024, following the death of Makadara magistrate Monica Kivuti. In a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024, JSC secretary Winfridah Mokaya said the postponement was to mourn and honour the […]
Junior Secondary School teachers issue ultimatum to TSC
Junior secondary school (JSS) teachers are up in arms requesting the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to compensate and confirm them. The JSS teachers are part of the 46,000 recruited in February and September last year and deployed to junior school. They are demanding pay for the 16 months they served and were not duly compensated. […]
List of new High Court judges sworn in on Tuesday
20 judges of the High Court were sworn in on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the State House in Nairobi. The judges were appointed through a gazette notice dated May 9, following recommendations by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The 20 are among 305 applicants who registered interest in the positions, after an advertisement by […]
JSC announces 91 vacancies
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 91 vacancies. The vacancies range from law clerks, legal researchers, members of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal and the chairperson of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal. “The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to promote and […]
JSC recommends suspension of Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow
The Judicial Service Commission ( JSC) has recommended the suspension of Environment and Land Court Judge Mohammed Noor Kullow over gross misconduct, incompetence and violation of the Judicial Service Code of Conduct. JSC, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, has asked President William Ruto to constitute a tribunal to probe Judge Kullow after finding that […]
Eric Theuri concedes defeat in battle for LSK’s male representative to JSC
In a closely contested battle for the fourth male representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seat, outgoing Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Eric Theuri has conceded defeat to Nairobi-based lawyer Omwanza Ombati. Theuri has conceded defeat and unreservedly congratulated Ombati for emerging as the winner in the JSC post. “I would like to […]