GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7318

PURSUANT to section 30 of the Judicial Service Act and section 3 Part II of the First Schedule, of the Judicial Service Act, 2011, I Martha Karambu Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for and on behalf of the Judiciary of Kenya, declare vacancies in the Office of Judge of the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Kenya. Job details: Ref: V/No.14/2025 Job title: Judge of the Court of Appeal Number of posts: Fifteen (15) posts Tenure of office: Retirement at the age of seventy (70) years with the option for early retirement after attaining the age of sixty–five (65) years in accordance with Article 167 (1) of the Constitution. Remuneration and Benefits: Based on guidelines by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya, gross monthly remuneration package excluding benefits is minimum of KSh. 775,845 and a Maximum of KSh. 1,187,152 Functions of the Judge of the Court of Appeal: A Judge of the Court of Appeal shall serve in the Court of Appeal of Kenya. The function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under Article 164 (3) (a) and (b) of the Constitution, namely: 1. To hear appeal from the High Court and, 2. To hear appeals from any other court or Tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament. Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment: For appointment to the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a), (b) and (c) as read with Sub Article (4) (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 ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court judge; or (b) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or 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 ten (10) 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. The appointment shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b), (2) and (4) 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://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/. for instructions on how to apply. Dated the 3rd June, 2025. MARTHA KARAMBU KOOME, Chief Justice. THE KENYA GAZETTE 4th June, 2025