GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7320

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 Environment and Land Court of the Republic of Kenya. Job details: Ref: V/No. 16/2025 Job title: Judge of the Environment and Land Court Number of posts: Ten (10) 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. 750,000 and a maximum of KSh. 1,029,691 Functions of the Judge of the Environment and Land Court: A Judge of the Environment and Land Court shall serve in any Environment and Land Court station for under Article 162 (2) (b) of the Constitution as read with Part III of the Environment and Land Court Act, Cap. 80, namely— 4th June, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE (a) Original and appellate jurisdiction to hear and determine all disputes relating to environment and the use and occupation of, and title to, land; (b) Hear and determine disputes relating to: (i) environmental planning and protection, climate issues, land use planning, title, tenure, boundaries, rates, rents, valuations, mining, minerals and other natural resources; (ii) compulsory acquisition of land; (iii) land administration and management; (iv) public, private and community land and contracts, choses in action or other instruments granting any enforceable interest in land; and (v) any other dispute relating to environment and land. (c) Hear and determine applications for redress of a denial, violation or infringement of, or threat to, rights or fundamental freedom relating to a clean and healthy environment under Articles 42, 69 and 70 of the Constitution. (d) Exercise appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of subordinate courts or local tribunals in respect of matters falling within the jurisdiction of the court. Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment: For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a), (b) and (c) of the Constitution as read with Section 7 of the Environment and Land Court Act, 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 a professionally qualified magistrate; 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). Notes: (i) Experience gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Country with a common law jurisdiction will be considered; (ii) Knowledge and experience in environmental and matters will be an added advantage. 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 appointments shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b) as read with Article 162 (2) (b) and (3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and section 30 and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, 2011 and section 7 of the Environment and Land Court Act. 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.