The Judiciary will on Thursday, October 30, 2025, conduct a nationwide employee census as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening human resource management and enhancing data integrity.
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the exercise seeks to improve staff planning, promote accountability, and ensure efficient use of resources across all court stations and administrative units.
“The Judiciary has over the years embraced a culture of proactive and continuous improvement in its operations, with a strong commitment to maintaining the integrity of its institutional data,” she stated.
According to the Chief Justice, accurate and reliable data remains central to effective decision-making within the institution. The census will also support initiatives outlined under the Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint.
Koome recalled that in November 2021, the Judiciary invited the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to conduct a systems review and audit of its internal policies and practices—part of efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability.
“In the same spirit of proactive reform and in pursuit of a transformative approach to human capital management, the Judiciary recognises that accurate data is essential for sound decision-making,” she noted.
This will be the first employee census since 2018, when a similar exercise was carried out to update staff records and streamline human resource processes. Comparable initiatives have also been undertaken by the Public Service Commission (PSC), Teachers Service Commission (TSC), National Police Service Commission (NPSC), and several county governments to boost efficiency and transparency in personnel management.
Koome assured the public that judicial operations will continue uninterrupted during the exercise.
“The Judiciary assures court users, advocates, and the public that the census has been organised to ensure minimal disruption to judicial proceedings. Court operations will continue as scheduled,” she said.
The Judiciary has, since the 2010 Constitution, undergone major institutional reforms designed to enhance independence, transparency, and accountability. Key milestones include the establishment of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), creation of the Judiciary Fund, and the introduction of open performance reporting through the annual State of the Judiciary Reports.
Over the past decade, the institution has implemented digital systems such as e-filing and virtual courts, and intensified staff training to improve service delivery.
However, persistent challenges remain including case backlogs, uneven staffing levels, limited funding, and restricted access to justice in remote regions. The Judiciary’s latest census is expected to provide crucial data to guide future resource allocation, deployment, and performance monitoring.
