JSC to Create Rules for Disciplining Judges Without Removing Them

CJ Koome is under pressure from lawyers who downed tools last month in a bid to force JSC to open a probe into several judges...

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is developing new rules to hold judges accountable for misconduct that falls short of removal from office.

This initiative aims to strengthen the framework for addressing judicial misconduct that doesn't meet the constitutional threshold for removal.
The JSC, in collaboration with the Judiciary Leadership Team, announced the move following a nationwide court boycott by lawyers.
The boycott, led by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), highlighted concerns about judicial accountability, corruption, and case delays.

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