Judiciary to publish performance reports of individual judges from July

The Kenyan Judiciary, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, will begin publishing individual performance reports for judges starting in July 2026. This initiative aims to increase transparency and accountability following a successful period of case clearance and backlog reduction.
Why it matters
Public performance metrics for judicial officers represent a significant step in institutional reform and anti-corruption efforts in the legal sector.
Chief Justice Martha Koome speaking during the 3rd Africa Chief Justices’ ADR Forum at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, June 18, 2026. /JUDICIARY
The article reports on government policy and institutional performance metrics in a straightforward, journalistic manner.
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