Practice area

JSC Disciplinary Defence

Specialized representation for judicial officers, magistrates, registrars, and judiciary staff in complaints and Apex Court appeals.

How we can assist

A structured approach to each matter.

JSC disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers, magistrates, registrars, and judiciary staff require deep procedural expertise from initial complaint through investigation, hearing, review, and Supreme Court appeal. Jason Kefa Okemwa has litigated premier Apex Court cases including Karani [2022], Nyagol [2024], Kamande [2025], Judiciary v LMN [2025], and Shollei [2022].

Disciplinary powers under Article 172 & delegation limits

Judicial immunity vs impunity under Article 160(5)

Double jeopardy after acquittal & remedies for unlawful termination

Notice, disclosure, witness rights & Fair Administrative Action Act

The firm’s approach

From the first review to the next step.

Assess the complaint, notice and governing legal framework

Protect procedural rights under Articles 47 and 50

Identify evidence, disclosure needs and preliminary objections

Advise on the appropriate review, court or appellate route

Consultation

The firm does not guarantee an outcome. Advice depends on the complaint, record, statutory framework and procedural history.

Discuss a matter View landmark judgments

Information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Contacting the firm does not by itself create an advocate-client relationship.

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