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Balancing Act: Judicial Accountability and Independence in Kenya’s Legal Landscape
NAIROBI,Kenya – Kenya’s judiciary has had a tumultuous journey in its quest for independence and accountability. For decades,…
Memorandum To The Judicial Service Commission On The Recruitment Of Court Appeal Judges
Background On February 9, 2024, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) advertised the positions for the Court of Appeal…
Citizen Participation Crucial In The Recruitment Of Judicial Officers
NAIROBI,Kenya – The Constitution of Kenya is framed to usher people as custodians of democracy. It does this…
Kenya Must Scale Up Establishment of SGBV Courts
NAIROBI,Kenya – Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) is a pervasive issue that affects individuals worldwide, transcending cultural, economic,…
JSC Faulted For Conducting Chief Registrar Interview In Camera
There is general consensus that the pre-2010 Judiciary in Kenya was characterized by impunity, emasculation by the executive,…
JSC Interviews For Chief Registrar Position Fell Short In These Respects
NAIROBI,Kenya – On Monday this week, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviewed seven candidates for the position of…
Communique By The National Council On The Administration Of Justice (NCAJ) On The Fight Against Corruption, Enhanced Accountability And Seamless Delivery Of Justice
WE, the members of the NCAJ, convened for a high-level statutory and consultative meeting to strategise on upscaling…
Judicial Resilience And Resistance: Navigating Challenges For An Independent Judiciary
NAIROBI,Kenya – In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a significant transformation in its judicial landscape marked by resilience…
Our Constitution Provides No Room For Radical Surgery Of Judiciary
NAIROBI,Kenya – Over the past two weeks, Kenyans have been discussing President William Ruto’s declarations that certain individuals…
Separation Of Powers And Judicial Independence Must Be Protected
NAIROBI,Kenya – This week, President William Ruto caused a stir when he alleged collusion between corrupt individuals and…