The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 598 candidates for interviews for the position of Resident Magistrate.
The commission had on June 9, 2025, advertised 100 vacancies, attracting a total of 1,742 applications from qualified candidates across the country.
According to the JSC, the shortlist has been published on its official website, where applicants can confirm their status and access the full list of shortlisted candidates.
The interviews will be conducted in line with the Judicial Service Act and other relevant regulations guiding the recruitment and selection of judicial officers.
The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice.
The job holder is required to preside over a Resident Magistrate’s Court in any part of the country with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes, and to carry out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.
The job holder is responsible to a designated honourable judge or judicial officer. The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the Republic of Kenya.
Presiding as a resident magistrate in any court station in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes; performing deputy registrars’ duties as stipulated in various statutes.
Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge, and carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.
For appointments to the position of Resident Magistrate, the applicant must possess minimum requirements set out in Section 32(2) of the Judicial Service Act including an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or its equivalent from a recognized University and hold a postgraduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
They must also have admission to the Roll of Advocates, be of high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity) and have management skills.
Successful applicants should be proficient in computer applications and have no pending complaints with the Advocates' Complaints Commission or the Disciplinary Committee.
They should have at least three years’ post-admission experience either in legal practice or other relevant employment.
“The Judicial Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that JSC recruitment services are free of charge.”
