Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued an update on the ongoing recruitment of judges, magistrates, and Kadhis.
In a statement issued on July 15, 2025, the CJ announced that it is moving to the next phase of processing applications.
In total, the commission received 2,679 applications for the various advertised positions during the window that closed on July 7, 2025.
“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 by the Constitution and all applicable laws. The JSC remains firmly committed to the principles of meritocracy, fairness, transparency, and integrity in all its operations,” the statement read in part.
Judiciary Receives 2,679 Applications
According to the statement, JSC received 94 applications for the 15 vacancies advertised for Judges of the Court of Appeal.
The position of Judges of the High Court attracted a total of 376 applications for the advertised 20 vacancies.
The Commission also recorded 242 applications for the 10 available positions of Judges of the Environment and Land Court.
In addition, the position of Resident Magistrates drew the highest number of applicants, with 1,714 individuals applying for 100 available slots. Meanwhile, the position of Kadhis attracted 253 applications for the 5 vacancies advertised.
The application window for these positions was closed on July 7, 2025.
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Directives on the Recruitment Process
JSC has clarified that it does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, which includes application, shortlisting, interviews, and appointments.
Members of the public have been 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 the JSC directly,” read the statement.
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Why the Judiciary is Hiring
The commission embarked on a recruitment drive to strengthen the capacity of the Judiciary and enhance access to justice for all Kenyans.
This initiative was a part of a broader strategic effort to address the growing backlog of cases, improve service delivery, and ease the strain on the Judiciary’s human resource infrastructure.
“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,” read the statement.
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