Ekaterina Handa: New Hope for a Stronger, More Trusted Judiciary as She Eyes JSC Seat
By News Brief
NAIROBI, KENYA — August 13, 2026
Legal scholar and certified judiciary mediator Ekaterina Handa has emerged as a prominent voice in the push for a stronger, independent and trusted judiciary as she seeks to take up a position as a new commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Handa is positioning her candidacy around three core principles: Integrity, Transparency and Accountability, which she says should remain central to the administration of justice and the public’s confidence in judicial institutions.
Her vision is anchored on strengthening an independent, credible and people-centred judiciary, while promoting systems that uphold professional ethics, transparency and accountability.
As a legal scholar and certified mediator of the judiciary, Handa brings experience in legal practice, dispute resolution and legal scholarship. Her approach emphasizes the importance of strengthening public trust while ensuring that judicial institutions remain independent and responsive to the needs of Kenyans.
Her campaign comes at a time when the legal profession and the public are closely watching discussions around the future leadership and independence of Kenya’s justice institutions.
Handa has presented herself as a candidate committed to advancing institutional integrity and supporting reforms that can enhance confidence in the judiciary.
Her Message
Integrity. Transparency. Accountability.
For Handa, these principles are not simply campaign slogans but the foundation upon which an independent and trusted judiciary should be built.
If elected to the JSC, she would seek to contribute to strengthening judicial independence, promoting accountability and supporting a justice system that commands the confidence of both legal professionals and the public.
