JSC Shortlists 185 Candidates for Various Positions in the Judiciary
A total of 714 applications for the positions were received by JSC after the recruitment process kicked off five months ago...
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 185 candidates for judicial appointments across the Court of Appeal, High Court, and the Environment and Land Court. These interviews are scheduled to commence in early 2026, with the public encouraged to submit relevant information on candidates.
- A total of 714 applications were received, resulting in 35 shortlisted for the Court of Appeal, 100 for High Court Judges, and 50 for Environment and Land Court Judges.
- Ultimately, 15 judges will be appointed to the Court of Appeal, 20 to the High Court, and 10 to the Environment and Land Court.
- Interviews for the shortlisted candidates are slated from January 12, 2026, to March 23, 2026, at the JSC Boardroom in Nairobi.
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