NAIROBI, Kenya — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has renewed its call for greater judicial accountability, saying corruption, unexplained delays and administrative inefficiencies within the Judiciary continue to undermine public confidence in the justice system.
In a statement issued on Friday, LSK President Charles Kanjama, SC, alongside members of the Society’s Council, reaffirmed the legal profession’s commitment to defending the integrity of Kenya’s justice system and ensuring every Kenyan has access to timely, fair and impartial justice.
The Society commended judges, judicial officers and Judiciary staff who continue to discharge their duties diligently and with integrity, but maintained that persistent shortcomings in the administration of justice require urgent action.
“Corruption, unexplained delays, and administrative inefficiencies within the justice sector cannot be normalised or excused. Every delay in the administration of justice erodes public confidence and undermines the rule of law,” the statement said.
LSK called on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to fully exercise its constitutional mandate by strengthening accountability mechanisms, addressing misconduct where it occurs and promoting excellence across the Judiciary.
The lawyers’ body also confirmed that its targeted boycott of specific court stations and judicial officers remains in force, saying the action will continue until meaningful corrective measures are implemented.
According to the Society, the boycott was introduced in response to persistent concerns affecting the administration of justice and is intended to protect both litigants and advocates from practices that undermine constitutional guarantees of fair and expeditious justice.
“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,” LSK said.
The Society emphasized that judicial independence and judicial accountability are complementary principles, arguing that public confidence in the courts depends not only on institutional autonomy but also on transparency, integrity and efficient service delivery.
LSK pledged to continue advocating for reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law and improving the administration of justice.
“The Law Society of Kenya remains steadfast in its position that judicial independence must be matched by judicial accountability. 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 statement said.
