Also known as: CAJ · the Ombudsman
Commission on Administrative Justice — Kenya's Ombudsman office that intervenes in administrative disputes including compensation payments, certificate issuance, and public service matters.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 23 — A six-year wait for compensation by a Mandera family whose four-year-old son was bitten by a snake has finally come to an end after the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) intervened to resolve a prolonged payment dispute involving the State Depart …
Ombudsman intervention unlocks Sh770,000 wildlife compensation delayed for 6 yearsCitizen Digital
Naisiae Tobiko appointed CEO of Commission on Administrative Justice By Benjamin Muriuki June 17, 2026 08:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Naisiae Tobiko, the new CEO of the Commission on Administrative J …
Naisiae Tobiko appointed CEO of Commission on Administrative JusticeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) appointed Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as chief executive officer and commission secretary following a competitive recruitment process. …
Ombudsman appoints Naisiae Tobiko as new chief executiveCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 12-The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), popularly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has secured the release of KCSE certificates for two former students whose academic documents had allegedly been withheld by their former schools, reinforcing th …
Ombudsman Secures KCSE Certificates for Former Students Denied Access to Education and JobsCapital News
… Further, JLAC proposed enhanced funding for human rights institutions, including Sh145 million for witness protection, Sh78.2 million for the Commission on Administrative Justice, and additional allocations for reparations to victims of rights violations and county-level human ri …
House team propose Sh33.4B Plan to Fix IEBC Gaps Before 2027 PollsCapital News
… Court battle According to court documents, the Commission on Administrative Justice later intervened in July 2025, urging parliamentary offices to release the requested information. …
Parliament announces National Prayer Breakfast amid legal battle over fundingCapital News
… The case, filed by petitioner Peter Agoro, had named the State Law Office, the Commission on Administrative Justice, and other respondents. …
Court Closes Petition Challenging Kenya Prisons Recruitment Criteria After SettlementCitizen Digital
… The petitioner, Peter Agoro, had sued the State Law Office, the Commission on Administrative Justice and other parties. …
Court closes petition challenging Kenya Prisons recruitment criteriaThe Standard
… tably collapse for want of proof," said Justice Mugambi.Ruth Khanali, Chrispin Mayaka, Kelvin Ndoho and Katiba Institute had sued the parties and the Registrar of Political Parties, and named the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, the Commission on Administrative Justice …
Parties escape penalty for illegal recruitment of membersCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 — The Registrar of Marriages has corrected errors in a marriage certificate following intervention by the Commission on Administrative Justice under the Access to Information Act. …
Row over groom’s occupation in marriage records settled after Ombudsman steps inThe Commission on Administrative Justice intervened to release Sh770,000 owed to a Mandera family whose four-year-old son was bitten by a snake in June 2020. The family had received only Sh730,000 of an approved Sh1.5 million compensation under the Human-Wildlife Conflict compensation scheme.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
The Commission on Administrative Justice intervened to release Sh770,000 owed to a Mandera family whose four-year-old son was bitten by a snake in June 2020. The family had received only Sh730,000 of an approved Sh1.5 million compensation under the Human-Wildlife Conflict compensation scheme.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary of the Commission on Administrative Justice (the Office of the Ombudsman) following a competitive, merit-based recruitment process. She joins from the IEBC, where she served as a County Elections Manager, and brings more than 15 years of experience in governance, electoral management, and public administration.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Commission on Administrative Justice appointed Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as chief executive officer following a competitive recruitment process that received 40 applications and shortlisted 10 candidates. Tobiko brings over 15 years of public service experience, most recently as a county elections manager at the IEBC.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Commission on Administrative Justice has secured the release of KCSE certificates for two former students whose schools had allegedly withheld their academic documents, preventing them from accessing employment and higher education. The government has reinforced its position that certificates should not be used to settle disputes or recover school-related costs.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament announced the 23rd Annual National Prayer Breakfast will be held May 28 at Safari Park Hotel, with President William Ruto attending, while a constitutional petition challenges the use of public funds for the event pending before the High Court.
21 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court formally closed a petition by Peter Agoro challenging Kenya Prisons Service recruitment criteria after the parties resolved the dispute. Agoro had argued the recruitment advertisement was discriminatory, particularly in requiring a Master's degree for promotion to Inspector of Prisons—a requirement the Public Service Commission acknowledged was inconsistent with the 2014 Revised Scheme of Service, which requires only a bachelor's degree for that rank.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has marked a petition challenging Kenya Prisons Service recruitment criteria as settled and closed the file. The petitioner, Peter Agoro, had argued that the recruitment criteria for cadet officers, professionals, artisans and technicians were discriminatory toward serving prison officers who had upgraded their academic qualifications while in service.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court declined to hold political parties accountable for illegally registering persons as members, ruling that petitioners had not attached an electronic evidence certificate to authenticate the data. Four petitioners had sued UDA, Jubilee and Farmers parties after finding themselves affiliated with the parties in June 2021 without having registered or given consent.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Commission on Administrative Justice has intervened to correct errors in a marriage certificate after the Registrar of Marriages partially complied with a complainant's request to update occupation and residence details and update corresponding eCitizen records. The complainant exhausted the Attorney General's office before escalating to the Ombudsman, which launched an inquiry and issued a Notice to Show Cause due to the Registrar's lack of cooperation.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →