How to Remove a Judge from Office in Kenya: Step-by-Step Process and What the Law Says
Kenya's Constitution provides strong protections for judicial independence while ensuring that judges remain accountable for their conduct. Under the Kenyan ...
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Belinda Akoth Among 37 Nominated for Judge Positions [LIST]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 37 candidates for appointment as judges to the High Court and the Environment ...
How Judges Can Be Removed from Office in Kenya Under New Rules
The Judicial Service (Petition for Removal of a Judge) (Procedure) Regulations, 2026 provide a structured framework for addressing allegations of ...
Judges Beat SRC in Fight for Hefty Car Allowances
The Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, dismissed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) appeal against a High Court ...
Phoebe Okowa: Prestigious Perks and Privileges Kenyan Elected ICJ Judge will Enjoy
Members of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) receive substantial salaries, benefits, and protections reflecting their high-ranking judicial positions. The ...
JSC Announces 150 Job Opportunities for Judges and Magistrates; How to Apply
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 150 vacancies for judges and magistrates. In a notice dated Monday, June 8, ...
Win for Judges as Cabinet Approves Hefty Retirement Benefits
The Cabinet has approved the Judges Retirement Benefits Bill, 2025, a proposed legislation that creates a dedicated pension framework for ...
Pressure on CJ Matha Koome as Nelson Havi Pens Damning Letter
Former President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nelson Havi has penned a letter to Chief Justice Martha Koome, ...
JSC Suspends All Recruitments After Fall of Finance Bill 2024
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended all planned hirings including the recruitment of 11 judges of the Court of ...
Retired Judges to Enjoy House Allowance & Car Grants in CJ Koome’s New Bill
The Judiciary headed by Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome presented the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill 2024 to Treasury Cabinet Secretary ...
Ruto Appoints 20 New High Court Judges
President William Ruto has appointed 20 new High Court Judges following a recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). In ...
How to File a Petition Against a Judge in Kenya
Chief Justice Martha Koome asked President William Ruto to appoint a tribunal to investigate the conduct of Environment and Land ...
Ruto Presides Over Swearing-In Of 6 Judges
President William Ruto on Wednesday, September 14, presided over the swearing-in of the six judges he appointed on Tuesday during ...
CJ Koome Transfers Judges
Chief Justice Martha Koome has transferred judges in routine judicial exercises. The recent transfer comes after the appointment of a ...
High Court Temporarily Bars JSC From Recruiting New Judges
The high court has barred the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) temporarily from recruiting new judges to the court of appeal ...