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About Judiciary of Kenya
The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya.
The instituti... read moreon is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitution and other laws. It is expected to resolve disputes in a just manner with a view to protecting the rights and liberties of all, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law.
The Judiciary and its related institutions (Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Kenya Law; previously National Council for Law Reporting (NCLR), Tribunals and the Judiciary Training Institute (JTI) perform the following functions;
1. Administration of justice
2. Formulation and implementation of judicial policies
3. Compilation and dissemination of case law and other legal information for the effective administration of justice
The judicial system in Kenya is defined by 15 articles spanning from Article 159 (judicial authority) to article 173 (Judiciary Fund) contained in the new constitution of Kenya.
In Kenya, the courts under the Constitution operate at two levels, namely; Superior and Subordinate courts.
The Court system has been decentralized with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal having their own Presidents and the High Court having a Principal Judge as heads of the respective institutions.
The Supreme Court of Kenya is established under Article 163 of the Constitution of Kenya. It comprises of Seven judges: the Chief Justice, who is the president of the Court, the Deputy Chief Justice, who is the deputy to the Chief Justice and the vice-president of the Supreme Court and five other judges. The Court of Appeal is established under Article 164 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
The High Court is established under Article 165 and it consists of a number of judges to be prescribed by an Act of Parliament. The Court is organized and administered in the manner prescribed by an Act of Parliament. The Court has a Principal Judge, who is elected by the judges of the High Court from among themselves.
The High Court has also been restructured into four divisions: Division of Land and Environment; Division of Judicial Review; Division of Commercial and Admiralty; and, Constitution and Human Rights Division.
The subordinate courts are established under Article 169. They consist of the Magistrates’ Courts, Kadhis Courts, Court Martial, and any other court or local Tribunal established by an Act of Parliament.
Our Mission
To deliver justice fairly, impartially and expeditiously, promote equal access to justice, and advance local jurisprudence by upholding the rule of law
Our Vision
To be the independent custodian of justice in Kenya
Job Purpose
To develop and implement internal supply chain management policies, procedures, strategies and programs in line with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015 and Regulations
Job Purpose
To Chair and preside over Tribunal sittings with jurisdictions as stipulated in the Sports Act 25 of 2023.
Reporting Responsibilities
The job holder is responsible to
Job Purpose
To ensure effective and efficient management of the day-to-day affairs of the Tax Appeals Tribunal as stipulated in Section 7A of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act.
Reporting Re
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position as an Office Administrator, a candidate must:
Have a bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business
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For appointment to an internship position as an Application Developer, a candidate must
Have a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science
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For appointment to an internship position in Supply Chain Management, a candidate must:
Have a bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Procurement and Lo
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For appointment to an internship position in Information Science and Records Management Services, a candidate must:
Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the foll
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For appointment to an internship position in the building services, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Mechanical Engineerin
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in the building services, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Mechanical Engineerin
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in the building services, a candidate must:
Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Mechanical Engineering, El
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position as an Office Administrator, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Diploma in from Kenya National Examination Cou
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For appointment to an internship position in ICT, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, In
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in Supply Chain Management, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Purchasing and Supplies
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in Information Science and Records Management Services, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in any of the following disci
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in the building services, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in Structural Engineering, Architecture Construction/ Project Managem
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in the building services, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in Structural Engineering, Architecture Construction/ Project Managem
Job Description
For appointment to an internship position in the building services, a candidate must:
Have a Diploma in Structural Engineering, Architecture Construction/ Project Managem
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
A Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
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