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Judiciary Administration & Leadership

The day-to-day administration and management of the Judiciary is led by the Chief Justice, supported by key offices, registrars, and directorates.

Key Leadership

Chief Justice

Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome, EGH

Head of the Judiciary and President of the Supreme Court

Deputy Chief Justice

Hon. Lady Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu, EGH

Vice-President of the Supreme Court

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

Hon. Winfridah Boyani Mokaya, CBS

Chief Administrator and Accounting Officer of the Judiciary. Also serves as Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission.

Administrative Offices

  • Office of the Chief Justice
  • Office of the Deputy Chief Justice
  • Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
  • Office of the President of the Court of Appeal
  • Office of the Principal Judge of the High Court
  • Office of the Principal Judge, Employment & Labour Relations Court (ELRC)
  • Office of the Presiding Judge, Environment & Land Court (ELC)
  • Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Justice
  • Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman

Office of Registrars

  • Registrar, Supreme Court (RSC)
  • Registrar, Court of Appeal (RCoA)
  • Registrar, High Court (RHC)
  • Registrar, Employment & Labour Relations Court (RELRC)
  • Registrar, Environment & Land Court (RELC)
  • Registrar, Magistrates’ Courts (RMC)
  • Registrar, Small Claims Court
  • Registrar, Tribunals (RT)
  • Registrar, Court Annexed Mediation (RCAM)
  • Registrar, Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA)

Directorates & Units

  • Directorate of Human Resource Management & Development (DHRMD)
  • Directorate of Planning & Organisational Performance
  • Directorate of ICT
  • Directorate of Finance
  • Directorate of Accounts
  • Directorate of Supply Chain Management
  • Directorate of Public Affairs & Communication
  • Directorate of Administration & Security Services (DDAS)
  • Department of Construction & Maintenance Works (DCMW)
  • Information & Record Management Unit

Judicial Service Commission (JSC)

Independent constitutional body responsible for recruiting, promoting, and disciplining judges and judicial officers. Chaired by the Chief Justice.