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February 3, 2026
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JSC to begin interviews for 20 High Court judges on Wednesday

JSC to begin interviews for 20 High Court judges on Wednesday

100 candidates were shortlisted, among them about 40 magistrates...

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will begin interviews on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to fill 20 vacancies for judges of the High Court. This initiative aims to address the significant backlog of cases, as the current High Court operates with only 95 judges against a full complement of 200.

  • The JSC shortlisted 100 candidates from 377 applications, including judicial officers and legal professionals.
  • Notable candidates include Chief Magistrates Thomas Nzyoki, Lucas Onyina, and Douglas Ogoti, along with former Nyeri County MP Priscilla Nyokabi Kanyua.
  • The JSC will assess candidates on professional competence, organizational skills, communication abilities, and legal and life experience.

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