ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Judicial Service Act
4. Standard of service
Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force
4. Standard of service
In the exercise of the powers or the performance of the functions conferred by this Act, the Commission and the Judiciary shall, among other things—(a)have the technical, infrastructural and administrative competence to ensure that the requirements of the judicial process are fulfilled;(b)adopt quality service as a core principle and, to uphold this principle, the Commission and the Judiciary shall formulate a modern and constantly updated scheme of judicial and other training for all categories of Judges, judicial officers and staff of the Commission;(c)be guided in their activities by the relevant provisions of the Constitution;(d)uphold the judicial service code of conduct and ethics as may, by regulations, be prescribed;(e)be non-partisan and non-political in orientation and operations;(f)promote and uphold honesty and integrity in its operations, and give fulfilment to all values essential for the discharge of judicial functions; and(g)apply and promote such other positive values as the Commission may, by regulations, prescribe.