JSC Appeals High Court Ruling Suspending Petitions Against Judges

The High Court ruling temporarily halted the processing of complaints and petitions against judges, raising concerns over the mechanism for accountability and oversight within Kenya’s judiciary. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appealed a High Court ruling that suspended all petitions against judges due to the absence of officially gazetted guidelines for handling such complaints. This decision temporarily halted the processing of ethics complaints against members of Kenya's judiciary.

The JSC argues the ruling undermines its constitutional mandate to receive and process petitions, ensuring transparency and discipline within the judiciary as stated by JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya.
The appeal aims to reinstate the JSC's authority to process judicial complaints, with the case expected to be heard in the coming weeks.
This highlights ongoing debates about the need for clear, published procedures for complaints against judges, balancing independence and accountability.

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