JSC Interviews Candidates for the position of Chairperson of the Standards Tribunal

Previous Next The Judicial Service Commission is today conducting interviews for the position of Chairperson of the Standards Tribunal. Established under Section 16A of the Standards Act (Cap. 496, Laws of Kenya), the Standards Tribunal is mandated to hear and determine appeals arising from decisions of the Cabinet Secretary, the National Standards Council, and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). Through this recruitment process, the Commission continues to strengthen specialized tribunals that play a critical role in the administration of justice, ensuring…

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JSC Interviews Candidates for the positions of Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal,Chairperson of the Industrial Property Tribunal and Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal.

Previous Next The Judicial Service Commission on Thursday 1st July 2026 conducted interviews for the position of Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal. The Tribunal is mandated to hear and determine appeals and review applications arising from decisions of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). On Wednesday 1st July, the Commission conducted interviews for the positions of Chairperson of the Industrial Property Tribunal and Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal. The Industrial Property Tribunal hears…

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JSC Interviews Candidates for the position of Registrar, Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission is on 30th June 2026 conducted interviews for the position of Registrar, Judicial Service Commission. The Registrar deputizes the Secretary, JSC and provides strategic leadership in the day-to-day administration of the Commission Secretariat. The role is responsible for overseeing the management of human, financial, and physical resources, staff development and performance management, audit and integrity systems, as well as ensuring compliance with the Constitution and relevant legislation. The office holder also plays a key role…

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JSC Convenes Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Chief Kadhi Recruitment and Selection

The JSC today convened a Stakeholder Engagement Forum on the Recruitment and Selection of the Chief Kadhi of the Republic of Kenya. The forum brought together representatives from the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), the Muslims Professional League Africa, the Kenya Muslims National Advisory Council (KEMNAC), Jamia Mosque, the Association of Muslim Lawyers, and academia, among others. Participants shared their expectations for the next Chief Kadhi, a constitutional office that sits at the intersection of faith, justice,…

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President Ruto: Africa Must Help Shape International Justice, Not Merely Appear Before It

Africa cannot remain merely the subject of international justice. Africa must help shape international justice. With the majority of ICC cases involving African situations and communities, Kenya is proud to present a jurist of Justice Njoki’s calibre — one whose career has consistently been defined by courage, intellect, and commitment to justice spanning over three decades. Kenya presents not simply a candidate with technical legal competence, but a jurist shaped by Africa’s constitutional struggles, democratic transitions, human rights…

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Justice Njoki Ndung’u Nominated as Kenya’s ICC Candidate Following JSC Evaluation Process

The Judiciary invited expressions of interest from all Judges of the superior courts, subjected the applications to rigorous evaluation by the Judicial Service Commission and transmitted the three recommended candidates for consideration by His Excellency the President. It is upon the conclusion of this transparent and competitive process that His Excellency the President nominated Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu, Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as Kenya’s candidate for election to the International Criminal Court. Lady Justice…

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Kenya Endorses Justice Njoki Ndung’u for ICC, Urges Stronger African Voice in Global Justice System

Africa cannot remain merely the subject of international justice. Africa must help shape international justice. With the majority of ICC cases involving African situations and communities, Kenya is proud to present a jurist of Justice Njoki’s calibre — one whose career has consistently been defined by courage, intellect, and commitment to justice spanning over three decades. Kenya presents not simply a candidate with technical legal competence, but a jurist shaped by Africa’s constitutional struggles, democratic transitions, human rights movements,…

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