JSC suspends recruitment of Court of Appeal judges over budget cut
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-03 15:49:10

JSC suspends recruitment of Court of Appeal judges over budget cut

Koome noted that the Judiciary will need more resources in the Financial Year 2024-2025 to address some of its immediate concerns, a reason for its planned engagement with Parliament and the Executive.

Shun unfounded claims against judicial staff, Kenyans told
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-18 14:51:47

Shun unfounded claims against judicial staff, Kenyans told

Complaints regarding judges, judicial officers, and staff should be directed to the appropriate investigative authorities, the Judiciary says.

Monica Kivuti shooting: JSC pushes interviews, says court closed until June 24
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-16 17:16:56

Monica Kivuti shooting: JSC pushes interviews, says court closed until June 24

A new schedule for judges of the Court of Appeal will be announced soon, the JSC says, as it pauses activities to honour Kivuti's life and service.

JSC appoints Frida Boyani Mokaya as Chief Registrar of Judiciary
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2024-03-19 07:37:37

JSC appoints Frida Boyani Mokaya as Chief Registrar of Judiciary

Mokaya has over 27 years of experience in the legal profession and before her appointment, she served as the Registrar of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) since 2012.

Koome swears in tribunal to investigate Judge Kullow's conduct
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-12 19:26:26

Koome swears in tribunal to investigate Judge Kullow's conduct

The tribunal's main responsibility is to thoroughly investigate the concerns raised in the petitions and submit a comprehensive report outlining recommendations for appropriate action.

Ruto suspends Justice Mohammed Kullow over gross misconduct
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-08 21:09:57

Ruto suspends Justice Mohammed Kullow over gross misconduct

He faces accusations of delays or failure to deliver rulings or judgments in a total of 116 cases. Five petitions were filed with the Commission calling for his removal.

JSC shortlists 100 candidates for 20 High Court Judge positions
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-08 11:34:04

JSC shortlists 100 candidates for 20 High Court Judge positions

Interviews for the posts will be conducted from April 3 to 30, 2024 at CBK Pension Towers, 13 Flour, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.

JSC petitions Ruto to form tribunal to probe Judge Mohammed Kullow
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-06 13:58:21

JSC petitions Ruto to form tribunal to probe Judge Mohammed Kullow

This is after JSC on diverse dates received a total of five petitions for the removal of the judge from office.

Kenya's Judge Isaac Lenaola named vice president of Sierra Leone court
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-29 18:55:47

Kenya's Judge Isaac Lenaola named vice president of Sierra Leone court

The Residual Special Court was established pursuant to an agreement signed between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra Leone on August 11, 2010.

Judicial Service Commission warns of scammers promising jobs
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-27 13:49:25

Judicial Service Commission warns of scammers promising jobs

The Commission said the scammers pose as employees or members of the JSC and ask for payments through calls or text messages.

JSC shortlists seven candidates set to replace Anne Amadi
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-16 11:17:05

JSC shortlists seven candidates set to replace Anne Amadi

The position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary fell vacant after Anne Amadi exited the corridors of justice as a State officer after a 10-year stint.

Justice Fatuma Sichale replaces Mohammed Warsame at JSC
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-05 11:39:53
DP Gachagua makes u-turn, says he will not file petition against High Court Judge
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2024-01-18 14:39:24

DP Gachagua makes u-turn, says he will not file petition against High Court Judge

Gachagua had claimed that Justice Maina had declared his wealth proceeds of crime without giving him a chance to defend himself.

JSC to establish Magistrates' Courts in all Tana River sub-counties
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-12 09:23:17

JSC to establish Magistrates' Courts in all Tana River sub-counties

Governor Dhadho pledged to help the Judiciary acquire land for the lower courts in the sub-counties.

"We'll root out corrupt judges", Ruto says as he vows end to end bribery in Judiciary
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2024-01-04 12:31:12

"We'll root out corrupt judges", Ruto says as he vows end to end bribery in Judiciary

The president's comments drew sharp criticism from CJ Koome and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

Mombasa Woman rep adds to the calls for appointment of more Kadhis to address case backlog
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2023-12-05 10:32:08

Mombasa Woman rep adds to the calls for appointment of more Kadhis to address case backlog

Stressing the critical need for more judicial officers, she highlighted the backlog of cases, particularly those involving marital disputes and inheritance matters, that have remained unresolved.

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