Kenya Judiciary 45 Vacancies for Appellate and Superior Court Judges – 2025 Recruitment. The Chief Justice of Kenya has declared the following vacancies in the Judiciary.
1. Judge of the Court of Appeal – 15 posts
2. Judge of the High Court – 20 posts
3. Judge of the Environment and Land Court – 10 posts
VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA (15 POSTS)
PURSUANT to section 30 of the Judicial Service Act and section 3 Part II of the First Schedule, of the Judicial Service Act, 2011. I Martha Karanulu Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for and on behalf of the Judiciary of Kenya, declare vacancies in the Office of Judge of the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Kenya.
Job details:
Ref:Â V/No.14/2025
Job title:Â Judge of the Court of Appeal
Number of posts:Â Fifteen (15) posts
Tenure of office:Â Retirement at the age of seventy (70) years with the option for early retirement after attaining the age of sixty-five (65) years in accordance with Article 167 (1) of the Constitution.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Based on guidelines by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya, gross monthly remuneration package excluding benefits is minimum of KSh. 775,845 and a Maximum of KSh. 1,187,152.
Functions of the Judge of the Court of Appeal:
A Judge of the Court of Appeal shall serve in the Court of Appeal of Kenya. The function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under Article 164 (3)Â (a) and (b)Â of the Constitution, namely:
To hear appeal from the High Court and,
To hear appeals from any other court or Tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
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Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a), (b) and (c) as read with Sub Article (4) (a) (b) and (c) of the Constitution, namely:
Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction;
(a) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court judge;
or
(b) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
or
(c) Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and
(d) Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; andHave a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service.
The appointment shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1)Â (b), (2)Â and (4) of the 2010 Constitution and section 30, Part V and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, No. 1 of 2011.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to visit the Commission’s jobs portal: https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/, for instructions on how to apply.
VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA (20 POSTS)
PURSUANT to section 30 of the Judicial Service Act and section 3 Part II of the First Schedule, of the Judicial Service Act (No. 1 of 2011), I, Martha Karambu Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for and on behalf of the Judiciary of Kenya, declare vacancies in the Office of Judge of the High Court of the Republic of Kenya.
Job details:
Ref:Â V/No. 15/2025
Job title:Â Judge of the High Court
Number of posts:Â Twenty (20) posts
Tenure of office:Â Retirement at the age of seventy (70) years with the option for early retirement after attaining the age of sixty-five (65) years in accordance with Article 167(1) of the Constitution.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Based on guidelines by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya, gross monthly remuneration package excluding benefits is minimum of KSh. 750,000 and a maximum of KSh. 1,029,691.
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Functions of the Judge of the High Court:
A Judge of the High Court shall serve in the High Court of Kenya. The function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under Article 165 (3) and (7), namely—
(a) unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters;
(b) jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
(c) jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of a tribunal appointed under this Constitution to consider the removal of a person from office, other than a tribunal appointed under Article 144;
(d) jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of this Constitution including the determination of—
(i) the question whether any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of this Constitution;
(ii) the question whether anything said to be done under the authority of this Constitution or of any law is inconsistent with, or in contravention of, this Constitution;
(iii) any matter relating to constitutional powers of State organs in respect of county governments and any matter relating to the constitutional relationship between the levels of government; and
(iv) a question relating to conflict of laws under Article 191; and
(e) any other jurisdiction, original or appellate, conferred on it by legislation.
(f) The High Court has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and over any person, body or authority exercising a judicial or quasi-judicial function, but not over a superior court.
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a), (b) and (c) as read with Sub Article (5) (a), (b) and (c) of the Constitution, namely:
Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction;
(a) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate;
or(b) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
or(c) Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and
(d) Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
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In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service.
The appointment shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b), (2) and (5) of the 2010 Constitution and section 30, Part V and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, 2011.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to visit the Commission’s jobs portal:Â https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/Â for instructions on how to apply.
Dated the 3rd June, 2025.
MARTHA KARAMBU KOOME,
Chief Justice.
GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7320
THE JUDICIAL SERVICE ACT
(No. 1 of 2011)
VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA (10 POSTS)
PURSUANT to section 30 of the Judicial Service Act and section 3 Part II of the First Schedule, of the Judicial Service Act, 2011, I, Martha Karambu Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for and on behalf of the Judiciary of Kenya, declare vacancies in the Office of Judge of the Environment and Land Court of the Republic of Kenya.
Job details:
Ref:Â V/No. 16/2025
Job title:Â Judge of the Environment and Land Court
Number of posts:Â Ten (10) posts
Tenure of office:Â Retirement at the age of seventy (70) years with the option for early retirement after attaining the age of sixty-five (65) years in accordance with Article 167 (1) of the Constitution.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Based on guidelines by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya, gross monthly remuneration package excluding benefits is minimum of KSh. 750,000 and a maximum of KSh. 1,029,691.
Functions of the Judge of the Environment and Land Court:
A Judge of the Environment and Land Court shall serve in any Environment and Land Court station for under Article 162 (2) (b) of the Constitution as read with Part III of the Environment and Land Court Act, Cap. 80, namely
(a) Original and appellate jurisdiction to hear and determine all disputes relating to environment and the use and occupation of, and title to, land;
(b) Hear and determine disputes relating to:
(i) environmental planning and protection, climate issues, land use planning, title, tenure, boundaries, rates, rents, valuations, mining, minerals and other natural resources;
(ii) compulsory acquisition of land;
(iii) land administration and management;
(iv) public, private and community land and contracts, choses in action or other instruments granting any enforceable interest in land; and
(v) any other dispute relating to environment and land.
(c) Hear and determine applications for redress of a denial, violation or infringement of, or threat to, rights or fundamental freedom relating to a clean and healthy environment under Articles 42, 69 and 70 of the Constitution.
(d) Exercise appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of subordinate courts or local tribunals in respect of matters falling within the jurisdiction of the court.
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a), (b) and (c) of the Constitution as read with Section 7 of the Environment and Land Court Act, namely:
Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction;
(a) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate;
or(b) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
or(c) Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and
(d) Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a),(b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
Notes:
(i) Experience gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth County with a common law jurisdiction will be considered;
(ii) Knowledge and experience in environmental and matters will be an added advantage.
In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service.
The appointments shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b) as read with Article 162 (2) (b) and (3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and section 30 and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, 2011 and section 7 of the Environment and Land Court Act.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to visit the Commission’s jobs portal:Â https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/Â for instructions on how to apply.
Kenya Judiciary Announces 45 Vacancies for Appellate and Superior Court Judges – 2025 Recruitment – Dated the 3rd June, 2025.
MARTHA KARAMBU KOOME,
Chief Justice,
