The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has unveiled its shortlist of 41 candidates vying for the 11 vacant positions of Judge of the Court of Appeal.
Notable inclusions are former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Ahmed Hassan Issack, while his successor, Wafula Chebukati, did not make the cut. Interviews are scheduled to take place from June 3 to June 20, 2024.
The JSC received a total of 82 applications for the prestigious positions, carefully assessing each candidate against the stringent qualifications outlined in the vacancy announcement released earlier in February.
To qualify for the role, applicants were required to hold a law degree from a recognized university or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Additionally, candidates needed at least ten years of experience as a superior court judge, distinguished academic, legal practitioner, or in other relevant legal fields.
They were also mandated to demonstrate high moral character, integrity, impartiality, professional competence, communication skills, and a commitment to public and community service.
The selected candidates will serve as Judges of Appeal, operating within the Court of Appeal of Kenya. Their responsibilities will encompass hearing appeals from the High Court and any other courts or tribunals as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
The appointment process adheres to Article 166 (1)(b), (2), and (4) of the 2010 Constitution and Section 30, Part V, and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, No. 1 of 2011.
For those interested in the application process, candidates were required to submit an online application form available on the JSC’s jobs portal, accompanied by several supporting documents, including a letter of application, a detailed CV, professional references, samples of professional writings, and a declaration of income and liabilities.
