Full List of Applicants and Shortlisted Candidates of Judge of the Court of Appeal
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has re-elected Hon. Everlyne Olwande as its representative to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), pursuant to Article 171(2)(d) of the Constitution. Hon. Olwande secured a second five-year term in an election held on Saturday, 18th October 2025. Her re-election signals a strong vote of confidence from Judicial Officers in her stewardship and continued representation. Hon. Olwande first joined the Commission on 15th January 2021. A seasoned Judicial Officer, Hon. Olwande currently serves as…
The Judicial Service Commission has today commenced promotional interviews for Judicial Officers as part of efforts to enhance their pecuniary jurisdiction. This initiative is designed to equip officers to handle matters of higher value and complexity, thereby strengthening the overall administration of justice.
Beyond operational efficiency, this process reflects the Commission’s continued commitment to fostering career progression within the Judiciary and recognizing high-performing officers.
A total of 167 Judicial Officers are scheduled to be interviewed by the Commission between 4th…
1. JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEAL - 15 POSTS
2. JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT - 20 POSTS
3. JUDGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT - 10 POSTS
The JSC and the Director of Public Prosecutions held talks aimed at fostering partnership and strengthening collaboration between the two institutions towards a common goal of upholding the rule of law, promoting integrity and improving the administration of justice.
The Judicial Service Commission led by Chairperson Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome, held a consultative meeting with the Chairperson of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman), Mr. Charles Dulo and Vice Chairperson Dorothy Jamator. The meeting underscored the distinct mandates of the two constitutional Commissions, while recognizing their complementary roles in promoting accountability, fairness and access to justice. The discussions focused on strengthening institutional engagement and fostering collaborative frameworks aimed at enhancing public service delivery. Both Commissions…