The judiciary has denied being ranked among the country’s most corrupt institutions.
In a statement issued on February 11, 2025, the Judiciary addressed an article that highlighted findings from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s (2023) National Ethics and Corruption Survey.
The Judiciary described the report as deceptive and false, citing a “deliberate discordance” between the story’s headline and its content.
“The judiciary wishes to underline that it is not opposed to public scrutiny.
Neither does the judiciary see itself as a bastion of morality where no corruption may arise.
In reality, it is acutely conscious of the need to avoid and combat corruption.”
“It should be mentioned for the record that in 2021, Hon Chief Justice Martha Koome requested that the EACC do a systems evaluation to identify any weak areas or vulnerabilities that could be used for corruption.
Part of the statement read: “The study’s conclusions are now being implemented.
The article apparently identifies ten governmental institutions with the highest levels of corruption, none of which include the judiciary.
Additionally, the paper mentions four more institutions with substantial corruption charges, although the Judiciary claims it was not one of them.
“Short of malice and mischief, why would the editor pick on the Judiciary to feature in the headline?” wondered the writer.
Furthermore, the Judiciary highlighted that any aggrieved person who suspects corruption in a case may appeal or file an official complaint.
The Chief Justice Martha Koome-led institution recognized the media’s essential role in uncovering corruption, but asked journalists and editors to maintain professionalism and integrity.
“The media has a significant role to play in fighting corruption. However, it must act properly and with integrity,” the Judiciary observed.
It also emphasized major anti-corruption initiatives implemented in recent years, such as a Judiciary Ombudsman who handles public complaints.
It further mentioned that integrity committees were formed in courts around the country to uphold ethical norms.
Digital changes like as e-filing, virtual courts, and online payment processing were also mentioned as ways to improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
Furthermore, the judiciary highlighted that any aggrieved person who suspects corruption in a case has the right to file an appeal or a formal complaint.
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