The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has defended its judicial accountability measures, revealing it has processed 417 out of 506 complaints against judicial officers this year, while opposing the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) planned boycott of courts.

• The JSC processed 417 of 506 complaints against judges and judicial officers received in 2026.
• Key organizations involved are the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• The Supreme Court of Kenya emerged as the best-performing court with a 96.3% score in the latest Court Performance Reports.

A Chuka University student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, has been charged with using offensive language against President William Ruto and his children. The alleged remarks were made in a video posted on his TikTok account on June 25, 2026.

• The student pleaded not guilty to the charges at the Milimani Law Courts.
• The allegations stem from a rally in Keumbu, Kisii County.
• Hesbon Mauti Thomas was released on a Sh5,000 cash bail, paid by his lawyer, Danstan Omari, who is representing him pro bono.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is maintaining its boycott of certain judges and judicial officers, vowing to continue until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) addresses their concerns regarding judicial integrity and accountability.

• The boycott is a principled action to safeguard the Judiciary's integrity and the rule of law, according to LSK President Charles Kanjama.
• The LSK argues that existing accountability mechanisms have failed, and the boycott targets judicial officers who have obtained conservatory orders blocking investigations.
• Mr. Kanjama acknowledged concerns about access to justice but stated that true access requires a judiciary free from compromised integrity.

A Chuka University law student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, has denied a charge of publishing offensive information after allegedly posting a controversial video on TikTok targeting President William Ruto and his son, George Ruto.

• The alleged offence occurred on June 25.
• The student, who is an orphan sponsored by a church, was released on a KSh 5,000 cash bail.
• The case will be mentioned on August 18, 2026, for pre-trial directions.