The PSC Vice Chairperson CPA Charity Kisotu has been sworn in as a member of the Judicial Service Commission following her nomination by the PSC Chairperson Amb. Anthony Muchiri vide Gazette Notice no 9574 of 19th July 2023.
In her acceptance remarks, Ms Kisotu stated that she would fit in seamlessly and continue to execute her duties at JSC within the confines of the Constitution and the law and provide the link between the Public Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.
“I believe that my work in the public service and my experience at the Public Service Commission places me in a position to add value to the Judicial Service Commission in the management of human resources of both judicial and non-judicial staff.”
Chief Justice Martha Koome who presided over the swearing-in ceremony said that the sole function of JSC as per the Constitution is to facilitate the realization of the right to access justice by all.
“I am certain that you will play a valuable role in encouraging the promotion of the Constitution's values,” she said.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Hon. Anne Amadi and witnessed by PSC Chairperson Amb. Muchiri, Commissioners Dr. Mary Mwiandi, Dr. Reuben Chirchir, Amb. Patrick Wamoto, Mr. Andrew Muriuki and CEO the Dr. Simon Rotich. Others were the JSC Commissioners, PSC Secretariat staff and family members of Ms Kisotu among others.
The Judicial Service Commission is comprised of the Chief Justice as the Chairperson; One Supreme Court judge elected by the judges of the Supreme Court; One Court of Appeal judge elected by the judges of the Court of Appeal; and One High Court judge.
Others include one magistrate; one woman and one man elected by the members of the Association of Judges and Magistrates; and The Attorney-General.
The membership also includes two advocates, a woman and a man, each of whom has at least fifteen years’ experience, elected by the members of the statutory body responsible for the professional regulation of advocates; and one person nominated by the Public Service Commission.
It also includes one woman and one man to represent the public, not being lawyers, appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary serves as the Secretary to the JSC.