The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) today commenced interviews for candidates seeking appointment to the office of Judge of the Court of Appeal as part of its ongoing constitutional mandate to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness and responsiveness of the Judiciary.
This recruitment exercise is being undertaken pursuant to Article 172 of the Constitution of Kenya and the Judicial Service Act and is central to the Commission’s responsibility to promote and facilitate an independent, accountable, effective and efficient Judiciary. The recruitment of additional judges is aimed at enhancing access to justice, improving service delivery, and accelerating the timely resolution of cases, particularly at the appellate and superior court levels where caseload pressures remain significant.
The Commission assures the public that the interviews will be conducted in a transparent, competitive, and merit-based manner, guided by the principles of integrity, fairness, inclusivity, and public accountability. In keeping with its commitment to openness and public confidence in its processes, the interviews will be live streamed on the Commission’s official platforms on YouTube (http://youtube.com/@jscke) and Facebook (http://facebook.com/judicialkenya), allowing Kenyans to observe and engage with this important constitutional process.
This judges’ recruitment exercise forms part of a broader and deliberate strategy by the Judicial Service Commission to strengthen the delivery of justice across all levels of the court system. In this regard, the Commission recently appointed 100 Resident Magistrates on 11th December 2025, a critical intervention aimed at reinforcing the magistracy, which remains the primary entry point to justice for most Kenyans. Together, the recruitment of judges and magistrates reflects a coherent, system-wide approach to enhancing judicial capacity, reducing case backlog, and ensuring that justice is not only done, but done efficiently, fairly and closer to the people.
The Judicial Service Commission remains steadfast in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities and reiterates its resolve to conduct this process independently, without fear, favour, or undue influence. The Commission will communicate the outcomes of the interviews upon conclusion of the process, in accordance with the law.
