Tribunals and Internship Opportunities at Judicial Service Commission

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Pursuant to Section 26 (1) (b) and (3) of the Energy Act, 2019, a person to be appointed as a Member of Energy and Petroleum Tribunal must possess the following qualifications.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in any of the following field: petroleum and energy or any other relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya
• Have knowledge and experience in law, petroleum, and energy 
• Must not be in the employment of the Government, Agency, or the Authority
• Must be a citizen of Kenya;
• Be a member of the relevant professional association in good standing

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• For appointment to the position of Chairperson, Sports Disputes Tribunal, an applicant must possess the qualifications provided under Section 55 (2) (a) of the Sports Act, which provides that the Chairperson shall be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court
• Hold a law degree from a recognized university or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction.
• Have at least ten (10) years experience as a;
  • superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate; or
  • distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
  • Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs ii (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate to ten (10) years; and
  • Possess the experience required under paragraph ii (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• For appointment to the position of Member Sports Disputes Tribunal (Non-Advocate), an applicant must be in possession of qualifications as provided under Section 55 (2) (c) of the Sports Act. i.    A bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Have at least ten (10) years in sports in any capacity.
•  Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• For appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Co-operative Tribunal, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements set out under Section 77(1) and (2) of the Co-operative Societies Act, Cap. 490, read together with Sections 12 and 13 of the Advocates Act, Cap. 16.
• Have a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university;
• Have passed the prescribed examination of the Council of Legal Education, Kenya, and been awarded the relevant Diploma or certificate by the Kenya School of Law;
• Have a certificate of admission to the Roll of Advocates and be qualified to practise as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have at least five (5) years’ experience;
• Be a member in good standing of the relevant professional body;
•  Satisfy any additional requirements that the Council may prescribe under the applicable law;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity; and
•  In addition, demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, sound judgment in both legal and life experiences, and commitment to public and community service.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Under Section 77(1)(d) of the Cooperative Societies Act, CAP 490, the applicant must have the following minimum requirements. 
• Have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in the field of co-operative management and practice.
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Pursuant to Section 35A (1)(a) of the Capital Markets Act (Cap. 485A), an applicant to be appointed as Chairperson, Capital Markets Tribunal must possess the following qualifications.
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a university recognized in Kenya; 
•  Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have at least seven (7) years of post-admission experience;
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage;
• Have a high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Pursuant to Section 35A (1)(c) & (d) of the Capital Markets Act (Cap. 485A), an applicant to be appointed as Member, Capital Markets Tribunal must possess the following qualifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Business Administration Accounting/Finance option), Economics, or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Has demonstrated competence in the field of security. 
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage;
• Have a high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Pursuant to Section 75 (2) (b) of the Public Private Partnership Act 2021, applicants to this position must possess the following qualifications.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Engineering and Project Management.
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in matters relating to the discipline referred to under item (i) above
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in Public Private Partnership transactions.
• Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Pursuant to Section 26 (1) (b) and (3) of the Energy Act, 2019, a person to be appointed as a Member of Energy and Petroleum Tribunal must possess the following qualifications.
• Hold a law degree from a recognized university,
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, 
• Have knowledge and experience in law, petroleum, and energy 
• Must not be in the employment of the Government, Agency, or the Authority
• Must be a citizen of Kenya;
• Be a member of the relevant professional association in good standing
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
•  Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

Under Section 25 (1)(c) of the HIV AND AIDS Prevention and Control Act No. 14 of 2006, applicants for the position of Member, of the HIV AND AIDS Tribunal – Medical Practioner must have the following minimum requirements: 

• A Bachelor of Medicine and surgery or Bachelor of dental medicine and surgery or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Post graduate training programme in a particular field of medicine or dentistry, as specialists under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap. 253); 
• Has gained sufficient experience and demonstrated to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council satisfaction adequate knowledge and skill in his chosen field; 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

For appointment to the position of Member Financial Centre Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under Section 35 of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Act, 2017.

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree from a university recognized in Kenya; 
•  Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Seven (7) years’ experience in the financial services sector.
•  Be of good character.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

For appointment to the position of Member, National Examinations Appeals Tribunal, the applicant must possess the following minimum requirements. 

•  Hold a relevant bachelor's degree from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in marking examinations or possess knowledge and experience in education.
• Not at any time within the preceding five (5) years been an employee of the Kenya National Examination Council or was an employee of the Council five (5) years before the date of appointment.
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage
• Have a high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

Under Section 4A (b) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act of 2022 the applicant must have the following minimum requirements. 

• Hold a law degree from a recognized university; 
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, 
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in matters relating to the discipline referred to under item (i) above.
• Is not a public officer or a tax agent.
• Has not at any time within the preceding five (5) years been an employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Has met his Tax obligations
• Has not been convicted of an offense under any law; and
• Has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• Have a high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution 

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

Under Section 4A (b) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act of 2022 the applicant must have the following minimum requirements. 

• Hold a bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: business, finance, public finance, economics, insurance, or related discipline from a recognized university in Kenya or any other relevant qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in matters relating to the discipline referred to under item (i) above.
• Is not a public officer or a tax agent.
• Has not at any time within the preceding five (5) years been an employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Has met his Tax obligations
• Has not been convicted of an offense under any law; and
• Has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• Have a high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution 

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Information Communication Technology)
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Communication Technology
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Human Resource Management
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Information Science &Records Management
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Related Discipline
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Building and Civil Engineering
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil/Building/Mechanical /Electrical/Structural Engineering and Construction/Project Management.
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Economics or a Related Discipline
• Be Proficient In Computer Application

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Eligibility

• The Internship Programme is open to young unemployed Kenyan Degree graduates of between 18 and 35 years old from a recognized training institution who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study within the last two years. 
• The applicant should NOT have undertaken any other internship program in the Government and must be willing and ready to be deployed in any Court Station within the Republic of Kenya. 
• Meet Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in any Discipline
• Be Proficient In Computer Application