Judiciary rolls out new curriculum for 2027 election disputes
The curriculum is expected to guide training and capacity-building for judges.
The Judiciary in Kenya has introduced a new curriculum aimed at preparing judges and magistrates to handle election disputes during the 2027 General Election. This curriculum forms part of broader reforms targeting case delays, judicial performance, accountability, anti-corruption efforts, and public confidence in the administration of justice.
The Election Dispute Resolution (EDR) curriculum focuses on the judicial handling of electoral disputes, with the Judiciary preparing through training, operational planning, and tools for managing electoral cases within legal timelines.
In the 2022 election, the Judiciary dealt with 219 election petitions, a significant decrease from the 388 petitions filed in 2017. The Judiciary's preparations for the 2027 General Election were discussed and approved by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Judiciary Leadership Team (JLT) during their deliberations. The EDR curriculum, however, does not provide detailed information about the number of judges or staff to be trained or the specific timetable for the training.
The reforms also encompass judicial preparation, court management, accountability, public communication, and infrastructure, alongside plans to improve court management and monitor judicial performance. The Judiciary has received criticism regarding delays and inefficiencies, with the Law Society of Kenya boycotting courts in July 2026 over these issues.
The Judiciary has responded to these concerns by engaging Parliament on regulations for handling complaints against judges and judicial officers, aiming to strengthen accountability, transparency, and public confidence in the complaints-handling process.
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