GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 386

PURSUANT to section 30 (3) of the Judicial Service Act and the First Schedule, Part II, section 3 of the Judicial Service Act (No. 1 of 2011), I, Philomena Mbete Mwilu, Acting Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for and on behalf of the Judiciary of Kenya, declare a vacancy in the Office of Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya. Job details: Ref: V/No.1/2021 Job title: Chief Justice Number of posts: One (1) post Tenure of office: Hold office for a maximum of ten years or on attaining the age of seventy (70) years with the option for early retirement upon attaining the age of sixty five (65) years in accordance with Article 167 of the Constitution. Remuneration and benefits: Based on guidelines by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya. Gross Monthly Remuneration Package excluding benefits: (Kshs) Minimum 990,000 to a Maximum of 1,327,888. Functions of the Chief Justice as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the Judicial Service Act, No. 1 of 2011: The Chief Justice shall be; 1. The Head of the Judiciary, 2. The President of the Supreme Court, 3. Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission, and 4. Link between the Judiciary and the other arms of Government . Other responsibilities of the Chief Justice include performing functions pursuant to: i) Article 141 and 148, ii) Article 144 (2) and (3), iii) Article 165 (4), iv) Article 261 (7), v) Section 15 of Advocates Act, vi) Sections 5, 22 (1), 27 (4) and 34 (2) (a) of the Judicial Service Act, No. 1 of 2011 and vii) Discharging any other functions as required of him or her by the Constitution and any written law. Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment: For appointment to the position of Chief Justice, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a) (b) and (c) as read with Sub Article (3) (a) (b) and (c) of the Constitution, namely: 1. Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common-law jurisdiction; 2. (a) Have at least fifteen (15) years’ experience as a superior court judge; or (b) Have at least fifteen (15) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, judicial officer, legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or (c) Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to fifteen (15) years; and (d) Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common- Law jurisdiction; and 3. Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity). In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service. 5:47 PM THE KENYA GAZETTE 18th January, 2021 140 140 The appointment shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (a), (2) and (3) of the 2010 Constitution and section 30, Part V and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, No. 1 of 2011. Interested and qualified persons are invited to visit the Commission’s jobs portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/ for instructions on how to apply. Dated and signed in Nairobi this 18th day of January, 2021. PHILOMENA M. MWILU, Acting Chief Justice.