The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 100 individuals for interviews to fill the 20 vacancies of the High Court judge.
In a notice on Friday, the JSC said the 100 were from a list of 350 people who had applied to become High Court judges.
The interviews will be conducted between April 3 and April 30, 2024.
"Recruitment of Judge of the High Court of Kenya. 305 Kenyans applied for the 20 advertised vacancies. JSC shortlisted 100 candidates. The interviews will be conducted between 3rd-30th April 2024," the JSC said.
In a gazette notice on October 6, 2023, the JSC declared the 20 High Court judge jobs vacant.
On October 13, the Commission invited qualified persons to apply for the 20 vacant posts. The deadline for the application was November 3, 2023, at 5 pm.
"Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their application by filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the Commission's jobs portal," the JSC notice reads.
"They should upload soft copies of documents including a letter of application, and a detailed and updated CV summarising their bio-data including community service, financial discipline and pro-bono activity."
A High Court judge enjoys benefits including a gross monthly remuneration package ranging from Sh750,000 to Sh1,029,691.
The judge is mandated with unlimited original jurisdiction in both criminal and civil matters and jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the Constitution.
Further, they have the jurisdiction to determine the question of whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened.
A High Court judge also has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and any person, body or authority exercising a judicial function, but not over a superior court.
