The Judicial Service Commission has appointed Mokaya Frida Boyani as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for a five-year term.
In a statement confirming her appointment, Chief Justice Martha Koome congratulated her and thanked the other six candidates who had been shortlisted for the role.
The interviews were conducted on Monday.
"The Commission shortlisted seven candidates who were interviewed on Monday, March 18, 2024. Following deliberation and careful consideration of the candidates based on merit, performance and suitability for the position, the JSC has appointed Hon. Mokaya Frida Boyani as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for a five-year term," part of the statement read.
Mokaya, who succeeds Anne Amadi, will serve as the Chief Administrator and Accounting Officer of the Judiciary for the aforementioned period.
She will also be the Secretary to the Judicial Service Commission as well as Secretary to the National Council on Administration of Justice.
Mokaya has over 27 years of experience in the legal profession.
Before her appointment, she had been serving as the JSC Registrar since 2012.
She joined the Judiciary in 1997 and served as a District Magistrate II, Resident Magistrate, Senior Resident Magistrate, Principal Magistrate and Senior Principal Magistrate.
Mokaya holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
She is also a Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K).
