LSK President Charles Kanjama during a press conference on July 31, 2026/COURTESY
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has renewed its call for greater accountability within the Judiciary, arguing that unexplained delays and administrative inefficiencies continue to undermine public confidence in the justice system.
Led by LSK President Charles Kanjama and members of the Society's Council, the advocates reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the integrity of the country's justice system while ensuring Kenyans have access to timely, fair and impartial justice.
The Society commended judges, judicial officers and Judiciary staff who continue to discharge their duties with professionalism and integrity but stressed that persistent shortcomings in the administration of justice must be addressed.
"Corruption, unexplained delays and administrative inefficiencies within the justice sector cannot be normalised or excused," the Society said.
It warned that every delay in the delivery of justice weakens public trust in the courts and erodes the rule of law, urging all institutions responsible for the administration of justice to uphold the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.
LSK also renewed its appeal to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to fully exercise its constitutional mandate by dealing firmly with judicial misconduct and strengthening accountability mechanisms within the Judiciary.
"The Judicial Service Commission must fully discharge its constitutional mandate by strengthening accountability, addressing misconduct wherever it exists and promoting excellence in judicial service," the Society said.
The lawyers further announced that their targeted boycott of selected court stations and judicial officers will remain in force until meaningful corrective measures are implemented.
According to the Society, the industrial action was introduced after repeated concerns over the administration of justice at the affected stations and is intended to safeguard both litigants and legal practitioners.
LSK said the boycott is aimed at protecting the constitutional right to fair, impartial and expeditious justice rather than disrupting court operations.
"The action is intended to safeguard the integrity of the justice system while protecting litigants and advocates from practices that undermine the constitutional promise of fair and expeditious justice," it said.
The Society maintained that judicial independence must always go hand in hand with accountability, insisting that the two principles are complementary rather than contradictory.
It pledged to continue championing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, integrity and efficiency across the justice sector.
"The legal profession will continue to defend the rule of law and advocate for a Judiciary that commands public confidence through integrity, transparency, efficiency and fidelity to the Constitution," the Society said.
The renewed position comes amid continued debate over accountability within the justice sector, with calls for reforms to improve service delivery while safeguarding the independence of the Judiciary.
In an earlier statement, the JSC defended its accountability record, saying complaints against judges and judicial officers are handled through constitutional and legal mechanisms.
The Commission said it had received 506 petitions and complaints against judges and judicial officers this year, with 417 already processed, and maintained that judicial independence and accountability are complementary pillars of the rule of law.
