The exercise, which takes place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, is expected to help the institution identify genuine staff and strengthen internal systems.
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the census is part of the Judiciary’s continued reforms aimed at building transparency and efficiency.
She explained that the Judiciary has always worked to maintain clean and accurate records that support good decision-making in all court stations and administrative offices.
“The Judiciary has embraced a culture of continuous improvement with a strong focus on keeping institutional data accurate and reliable,” said Koome.
She added that the information collected will help manage staff better, support fair resource sharing, and improve planning across departments.
According to the Judiciary, the census will also help align the institution’s operations with the Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint, which guides the Judiciary’s long-term reform goals.
The exercise will also ensure that human resource systems remain transparent and effective.
This is not the first time such an exercise has been done. In 2018, a similar census helped clean up staff records and promoted better accountability.
The Judiciary also invited the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in 2021 to review its systems and identify areas that needed stronger integrity controls.
The move comes after a recent report by the Auditor General raised concerns about possible cases of ghost workers in the Judiciary.
The report, released in July 2025, revealed a sudden rise in the number of staff from 6,014 to 8,330 within one year.
However, only 136 new contracts were documented, leaving a difference of 2,180 workers whose employment status could not be confirmed.
Chief Justice Koome assured the public that the upcoming census will be carried out in a way that does not interfere with ongoing court sessions.
She said the Judiciary remains committed to ensuring public trust through open and accountable management.
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