The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received over 2,600 applications for various positions within the Judiciary.
This is part of a large-scale recruitment drive aimed at improving access
to justice and easing pressure on the courts.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, JSC
Chairperson Chief Justice Martha Koome announced that the application window
for the advertised positions officially closed on July 7, 2025.
The recruitment targets included Judges of the Superior Courts, Magistrates,
Kadhis and other key staff across the Judiciary.
According to data released by the Commission,
the 15 advertised positions for Judges of the Court of Appeal attracted 94
applicants.
For the 20 vacancies for Judges of the High Court, 376 applications were
submitted.
The 10 positions for Judges of the Environment and Land Court drew 242
applicants.
The position of Resident Magistrate attracted
the highest number of applicants. A total of 1,714 candidates applied for 100
vacancies.
Meanwhile, the Commission received 253 applications for five Kadhi
positions.
The JSC said it is now moving to the next
phase of the recruitment process.
“The public is assured that the recruitment process will be conducted
strictly in accordance with the Constitution and all applicable laws,” the
statement read.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to “meritocracy, fairness,
transparency and integrity.”
To protect the public from exploitation, the
Commission reiterated that it does not charge any fees at any stage of the
recruitment process.
“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,” the JSC emphasised.
The public was also cautioned to be on the
lookout for fraudulent individuals or messages purporting to offer Judiciary
jobs or promotions in exchange for money or 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,” the Commission said.
The recruitment effort forms part of a broader
strategy to address increasing case backlogs and improve the quality of service
delivery in courts across the country.
In addition, the JSC acknowledged the
challenges currently affecting the Judiciary’s digital infrastructure.
The Commission confirmed that recent technical outages had disrupted the
e-filing system.
However, it assured the public that service delivery is continuing through
alternative systems under the Judiciary’s Business Continuity Policy.
“Appropriate notices have been issued to court
users in different fora through the Office of the Chief Registrar of the
Judiciary, and the courts continue to offer services,” the Commission stated.
A technical team has been assigned to prioritise restoration of the e-filing
system.
The JSC highlighted that the Judiciary’s
ongoing digitisation and automation agenda has already delivered major
benefits, including improved efficiency and access to services.
Despite temporary setbacks, the Commission said it remains committed to
ensuring uninterrupted access to justice for all Kenyans.
Under Article 172 of the Constitution, the JSC
is mandated to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of
the Judiciary and ensure effective and transparent administration of justice.
