JSC Shortlists 100 Candidates For High Court Judge Positions

JSC Shortlists 100 Candidates for High Court Judge Positions [Full List]

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 100 candidates for appointments as Judges of the High Court following a nationwide call for applications earlier this year.

According to a notice released on October 23, 2025, the Commission received 377 applications during the application window, which opened on June 9, 2025, and closed on July 7, 2025.

All submissions were reviewed for completeness and compliance with the eligibility criteria outlined in the public notice.

“Upon reviewing all submissions for completeness and compliance with the eligibility criteria outlined in the advertisement, the Commission shortlisted 100 candidates for further consideration for appointment as Judges of the High Court,” the JSC notice read in part.

The shortlisted candidates will proceed to the next stages of the recruitment process, which includes interviews and other assessments, in line with the Commission’s procedures.

Interview Dates and Other Submissions

The Commission will announce the interview dates in due course.

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It also invited members of the public to provide any information of interest regarding any of the shortlisted candidates in writing to the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission.

“Members of the public are invited to avail in writing of information of interest,” read part of the JSC statement.

Submissions can be made through the address below:
The Secretary, Judicial Service Commission, P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100, Nairobi.
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 020 2739180
Commission Offices: CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.

The JSC further stated that it reserves the right to interview any member of the public who submits relevant information about any of the shortlisted candidates.

“Take note that the Commission may interview any member of the public who has submitted information,” they stated.

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Additionally, the commission stated that all such information will be treated confidentially.