Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised the Ruto Administration for achieving record numbers in judicial appointments and reforms, noting that no other recent government has matched the scale of progress.
Speaking during the launch of the State of the Judiciary and the Administration of Justice Report (SOJAR) 2025 and the Social Transformation Through Access to Justice (STAJ) guide, Kindiki said that over the past three years, 51 superior court judges have been sworn in, with another 40 under recruitment and 45 scheduled for 2026.
He added that 114 magistrates have been recruited since 2022, while the recruitment of another 100 is underway.
These appointments are part of the government’s effort to strengthen the justice system and improve service delivery across the country.
The Deputy President also highlighted the operationalisation of the Judiciary Fund, which had remained inactive since 2010, noting that 3.5 billion shillings have already been allocated.
He said that while the judiciary budget stood at 21 billion shillings in 2022, it has now risen to 26 billion shillings, despite ongoing resource constraints.
Kindiki called on the judiciary to exercise its constitutional powers responsibly, stating that court decisions should safeguard national interests, respect other arms of government, and provide clear interpretations of the law.
Chief Justice Martha Koome, who launched the reports, welcomed the government’s support and said that the additional resources and reforms would enhance access to justice and strengthen the judiciary’s role in promoting social transformation.
