 Statement on the Recruitment and Selection of Judges, Magistrates & Kadhis to enhance the administration of Justice.){kind=link}
Kenya Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Statement on the Recruitment and Selection of Judges, Magistrates & Kadhis to enhance the administration of Justice.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF JUDGES, MAGISTRATES & KADHIS TO ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is constitutionally mandated, under Article 172 of the Constitution of Kenya, to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and to ensure the effective, efficient and transparent administration of justice.
A key responsibility of the Commission is to ensure that the Judiciary is adequately staffed with qualified and competent personnel to support the delivery of justice across the country. To this end, the Commission recruits, selects and recommends for appointment Judges of the Superior Courts to the President. The JSC is also responsible for the appointment of Registrars, Magistrates, Kadhis, members of Tribunals, and other Judiciary staff.
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In line with this mandate, the Commission has embarked on a major recruitment drive aimed at strengthening the Judiciary’s capacity to enhance access to justice for all Kenyans. This initiative forms part of a broader strategic effort to address the growing backlog of cases, improve service delivery and ease the burden on the Judiciary’s human resource infrastructure. The application window for these positions closed on 7th July 2025.
Below is a summary of the advertised positions and the number of applications received:
| Position | Number of Vacancies | Total Applications Received |
|---|---|---|
| Judges of the Court of Appeal | 15 | 94 |
| Judges of the High Court | 20 | 376 |
| Judges of the Environment & Land Court | 10 | 242 |
| Resident Magistrates | 100 | 1,714 |
| Kadhis | 5 | 253 |
The Commission is now proceeding to the next phase of processing the applications. The public is assured that the recruitment process will be conducted strictly in accordance with the Constitution and all applicable laws. The JSC remains firmly committed to the principles of meritocracy, fairness, transparency and integrity in all its operations.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process — including application, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments. Members of the public are strongly advised to be vigilant and to ignore any messages, calls, or individuals purporting to offer employment or promotions within the Judiciary in exchange for money or personal favours. These are fraudulent and criminal acts. We urge anyone who encounters such attempts to report immediately to the relevant law enforcement agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), or to the JSC directly.
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The Judicial Service Commission remains dedicated to ensuring the efficient and effective administration of justice for all Kenyans.
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- HON. JUSTICE MARTHA KOOME, EGH CHAIRPERSON JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION