JSC, Treasury hold talks to enhance service delivery
By Joel Masibo, October 1, 2025Judicial Service Commission and the Treasury have held discussions to expedite the operationalisation of the Public-Private Partnerships Petition Committee.
The particular meeting brought together JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Ruto, Commissioner Evelyne Olwande, Chair of the JSC Finance Committee and Winfridah Mokaya, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary, who held consultative talks with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo.
In a statement regarding the outcome of the particular talks, JSC said: ”The meeting agreed on the need to expedite the operationalisation of the Public Private Partnerships Petition Committee. The JSC also underscored the importance of enhanced budgetary support to the Judiciary and the Commission to improve service delivery,” the statement read in part.
At the meeting, CS Mbadi also reiterated Treasury’s commitment to an independent, adequately resourced Judiciary that meets the Justice needs of all Kenyans.
JSC financial struggles
The JSC-Treasury deliberations come after JSC had revoked the recruitment of 16 judges in the Court of Appeal and the High court, citing financial constraints in January 2025.
In an advertisement published in the local dailies on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya said the cancellation was necessitated by budget cuts in the arm of the government.
“This is to notify the general public and the applicants and/or shortlisted candidates that owing to financial constraints caused by budget cuts, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has cancelled the advertisement of 11 judges of the court of appeal and five judges of the High Court of Kenya,” the notice read in part.
The positions were advertised on February 9, 2024, where the applicants were required to be practising advocates in the High Court of Kenya with valid law degrees from recognised universities in the country.
“Pursuant to Section 30 of the Judicial Service Act and Section 3 Part II of the First Schedule, of the Judiciary Act 2011, I Martha K. Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for and on behalf of the Judiciary of Kenya, declare vacancies in the Office of Judge of the High Court of the Republic of Kenya,” the notice read.
However, in its latest review, the Judiciary has assured all court stations nationwide that no more budget cuts will be imposed under the current financial ceilings.