DP Kindiki Reveals What’s Driving the Courts’ Efficiency Gains
Kindiki alleged that there was a great confrontation between the executive and the Judiciary when they took power in 2022, where the previous regime had declined to swear in six judges hired to serve the Court of Appeal...
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Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki attributed recent gains in Kenya's Judiciary's efficiency to the Kenya Kwanza administration, citing unprecedented judicial appointments, improved funding, and renewed reforms. He highlighted the government's commitment to supporting the Judiciary during the launch of the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report (SOJAR) for the 2024/2025 financial year.
- The government has sworn in 51 judges of the High Court and Court of Appeal, with 40 more in the recruitment pipeline and an additional 45 expected next year.
- DP Kindiki stated that the Judiciary's budget increased from 21 billion in 2022 to 26 billion currently.
- The government is working to fully operationalize the Judiciary Fund, which has been inactive for 13 years, to ensure independent fund access and management.
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Judiciary Launches SOJAR Report Detailing 104% Case Clearance Rate - November 2025
The Kenyan Judiciary unveiled its State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice (SOJAR) Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, as announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The report highlighted a 104 percent case clearance rate, with 647,686 cases resolved against 621,425 filed. Speaking at the launch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attributed the efficiency gains to the Kenya Kwanza administration's support, citing judicial appointments and improved funding. However, Kindiki also criticized some judicial rulings, stating they impede the implementation of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto and economic development.
