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Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Khasoa said poor court diary management, rather than workload alone, is a major contributor to the growing backlog of cases.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday,Oyoo criticised judicial officers who secured conservatory orders blocking investigations by agencies such as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), arguing that the practice undermined public confidence in the administration of justice.
The appointment follows Warsame’s nomination by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following successful interviews.
Court of Appeal judge Francis Tuiyott, during a Judicial Service Commission interview for a Supreme Court position, raised questions on whether “consent” in FGM cases is truly free, urging courts to interpret the law with Kenya’s constitutional history.
The Judicial Service Commission began recruitment and selection interviews for a Supreme Court judge on April 28, 2026, following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in Nairobi. The process will shortlist candidates for presidential nomination and National Assembly vetting.
In a letter dated February 4, 2026, and sent to Consumer Federation of Kenya Secretary General Stephen Mutoro, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya explained that ongoing legal processes and a parliamentary review prevent the commission from taking action.
The Judges' Retirement Benefits Bill 2025 was introduced in the National Assembly on June 19, 2025, by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. The Bill proposes the creation of a judges’ retirement benefits fund, into which all pension contributions by judicial officers would be paid and overseen by a board of trustees.
In a letter dated Thursday, the Clerk of the National Assembly confirmed receipt of the petition and stated that it had been transmitted in line with established constitutional and statutory procedures governing petitions concerning the conduct of public office holders.
The appointments, made under Article 166(1)(b) of the Constitution, were published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated January 27, 2026.
The JSC said this expansion is expected to enhance the court’s capacity to deal with the existing backlog of cases and improve access to justice through the timely hearing and determination of appeals.
Applicants seeking to be considered for any of the positions have been directed to access full details through the Judiciary Service Commission jobs portal at https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/. The portal provides information on job descriptions, qualifications required for appointment, and the application process.
JSC Vice-Chair Isaac Rutto told the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) that the commission “can only recommend removal of a judge or dismiss petitions and complaints, with no provision for immediate sanctions when minor violations are identified.”