BackThe Office of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) presents its first end of tenure report. Divided into seven chapters, the report presents key milestones and achievements and addresses specific areas. It provides background information on the Ombudsman concept, its philosophy and origin together with the history of the Kenyan Ombudsman.
The Commission on Administrative Justice came into existence in September of 2011. The first Commissioners assumed office in November 2011 for a tenure that was to run for six years. Dr. Otiende Amollo served for five years having opted to retire one year before the end this tenure.
The Commission being the inaugural one, had the difficult task of building and setting up the institution. This included the physical tasks such as developing the organizational structure, recruitment of staff and locating and furnishing offices premises and building the technical foundation such as providing the vision, mission and setting up the agenda that would guide the institution for the next six years.
The report reflects on the contribution of the Commission to administrative justice and good governance in general and the Office states with confidence that there is no better foundation that could have been laid for this all important institution. As the present Commissioners exit, the incoming Commissioners will find a solid basis to build on and continue to enhance administrative justice.
Source: Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman), Kenya
