JSC defends accountability record, reveals 506 complaints
The Kenyan Judicial Service Commission has warned against boycotts of judicial officers, stating that such actions undermine the administration of justice. The commission also reported receiving 506 complaints against judges this year, emphasizing that these are being handled through established legal processes.
Why it matters
It addresses the tension between public demands for judicial accountability and the need to maintain the independence and functionality of the court system.
Chief Justice Martha Koome/MARTHA KOOME/X The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has warned against the disruption of court proceedings in the name of demanding accountability, saying such actions undermine access to justice and delay the determination of cases.
The Commission said it had taken note of the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) call for a targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, but cautioned that the boycott should not be used to interfere with court proceedings.
The warning came after the JSC held a consultative meeting with the leadership and members of LSK and the Senior Counsel Bar yesterday to discuss judicial accountability, institutional integrity and the efficiency of the justice system.
The commission, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, said it recognised concerns raised about accountability but insisted that complaints against judicial officers should be handled through constitutional and legal mechanisms.
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