The Judiciary has assured the public that all court operations nationwide will proceed as scheduled on Wednesday, July 22, despite a planned nationwide strike called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
In a statement, the Judiciary characterized the planned boycott as inappropriate, warning that disrupting proceedings will ultimately prejudice litigants and other citizens seeking justice.
“Public accusations, however serious, cannot substitute for a fair investigation or displace the constitutional and statutory procedures established for addressing complaints,” the Judiciary stated. “The rule of law demands fairness both to court users and to those entrusted with the administration of justice.”
The conflict stems from recent court orders that prevent the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from investigating misconduct allegations against specific judges and judicial officers. In response, the LSK instructed advocates to boycott proceedings on Wednesday, to be followed by targeted boycotts against the specific officers who obtained the immunity orders.
According to the LSK, the strike follows extensive consultations regarding systemic challenges within the legal sector. Advocates have raised growing concerns over judicial accountability, registry inefficiencies, severe case backlogs, and an increasingly difficult working environment. The society urged all members to stand in solidarity to demand greater transparency and integrity across the justice system.
Addressing these concerns, the Judiciary reiterated that accountability mechanisms must strictly adhere to established legal procedures. It welcomed the LSK to abandon the strike in favor of constructive dialogue to address legitimate administrative issues without compromising court functions.
The Judiciary maintained that all courts across the country will remain fully operational and continue hearing matters as scheduled.
