By Andrew Kariuki

The Judiciary will begin publishing individual performance data for judicial officers, including judges and magistrates, from July 1 in a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing accountability and restoring public confidence in the courts.

Chief Justice Martha Koome announced the move as part of broader reforms within the Judiciary targeting efficiency, integrity and transparency in the administration of justice.

She described performance measurement as central to strengthening the institution’s credibility and service delivery.

“Performance measurement is a critical accountability mechanism that must now be made public to reflect service delivery,” said Koome.

The new framework is expected to introduce structured reporting on the productivity of judicial officers, marking a departure from past practice where such data was largely internal.

The reforms come amid increasing demand for greater transparency within the justice system, particularly on case backlog, timelines and overall judicial output.

The Judiciary has indicated that the publication of performance data will be implemented in a manner that safeguards judicial independence while reinforcing accountability to the public.

The move is also expected to align with ongoing institutional reforms aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring that justice is delivered in a timely and measurable way.