The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has approved a series of reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s justice system, including endorsing the draft Sexual Offences Bill 2026, reactivating its election preparedness committee ahead of the 2027 General Election, and adopting new measures to improve criminal investigations and child protection. “The NCAJ is represented at the grassroots through Court User Committees, which help enhance the administration of justice. These committees address local issues directly and escalate more complex matters to the NCAJ,” the Council said. The committee will coordinate justice-sector preparedness and strengthen collaboration among institutions to support peaceful, constitutional and credible elections in 2027. Sexual Offences Bill approvedThe Council also formally approved the draft Sexual Offences Bill 2026, which will be updated before being submitted to the National Assembly.