The Judiciary Service Commission has appointed 100 resident magistrates to serve in Magistrates' Courts across the country.
The appointments were announced on Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, as the commission added that they would strengthen the judiciary’s service delivery.
The new magistrates will boost the current capacity of the judiciary, which stands at 560 magistrates serving in 143 courts across the country.
In the statement, the Judiciary said that the new appointees would help ensure the effective, efficient and accessible delivery of justice by the third arm of government.
According to JSC, the appointments are a major step towards reducing case backlogs, a major challenge facing the Judiciary.
The newly appointed magistrates are expected to help the judiciary improve access to justice, especially in underserved areas.
The appointment of the magistrates will also enhance specialisation in key areas such as Children's Courts and Small Claims Courts.
This is also part of the commission's broader strategy to ensure timely justice delivery to Kenyans and reinforce public confidence in the rule of law.
Some of the appointed magistrates include Sharon Kaari Njagi, Micheal Mwangi Mugo, James Juma Mayiah, Joyce Salama Gona, Clinton Kiptoo Lelei, Mwanasha Rajab Mwadzoyo, Joshua Lagat, James Gitau, among others.
The magistrates' appointments follow a recruitment process advertised by the JSC in June 2025.
After the shortlisting process concluded, the list of successful candidates was published on November 12, 2025, with interviews beginning on November 28.
The most recent cohort of resident magistrates was appointed in 2019, when 47 magistrates were sworn in on January 28, 2019.
