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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
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building
Civil Engineering, or its equivalent qualification; fro
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –
A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Architectural Engineering or its equivalent from a recogniz
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade of C-(Minus) or its equivalent;
A Diploma in Constr
Job Summary
holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
has knowledge and at least ten (10) years’ experience in either finance and administration; public management; (ieconomi
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Hold a Law Degree from a recognized university, or is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-Law jurisdiction;
Possess at least
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Hold a degree in Law, Management, Administration or other Social Sciences, from a university recognized in Kenya.
Have a least ten (10) years proven experience at management level.
No of Positions: 15
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A degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
Profess the Islamic faith;
Ability to effectively communicate in Englis
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A Bachelors’ degree in Law from a recognized institution;
Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of law;
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Professional Membership of
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Minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience in a Legal Environment;
At least 3 years in Middle Management Level;
Prior experience working on legal matters including but not lim
No of Positions: 30
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A Kenya Cerificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (Minus) with a C(plain) in English or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution; and A Dipl
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A master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
A Bachelor’s degree in Law or Social Sciences from a recognised university
At least fifteen (1
No of Positions: 50
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A Law Degree from any recognized University;
A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
Admission to the Rol
Job Reference Number V/No.1/2021
Terms of Service
Hold office for a maximum of ten years or on attaining the age of seventy (70) years with the option f
Job Reference Number V/No.2/2021
Terms of Service
Retirement at the age of seventy (70) years with the option for early retirement after attaining the a
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:
Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: -
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting Finance) or Business
Requirements
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: -
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting Fina
