GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9722

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 8 (1) (a) of the National Drought Management Authority Act, I, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint- RAPHAEL MULLEt NZOMO to be the Chairperson of the National Drought Management Authority Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 11th February 2019. Dated the llthofFebruary,20l9. UHURU KENYATFA, President. GAZETFE NOTICE No. 1420 THE JUDICIAL SERVICE ACT (No.1 012011) THE JUDICIARY NOTICE OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEAL (11 POSTS) PURSUANT to section 3, Part II, First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, 2011 the Judiciary declares eleven (11) vacancies in the Office of Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya. Job Details: Ref: V/No. 1/2019 Period of Service: As per Article 167 of the Constitution Functio,ts A Judge of the Court of Appeal shall serve in the Court of Appeal of Kenya and shall exercise the following functions: To hear and determine Appeals from the High Court and To hear and determine appeals from any other court or T'ibunaIs 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: 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. Have at least ten (10) years' experience as a superior court judge irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another commonwealth common-law jurisdiction; or Have at least ten (10) years' experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another commonwealth common-law jurisdiction ; or Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years. Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality. (t) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and integrity. In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, making of good judgments in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service. (Note: Experience gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Country with a common law jurisdiction will be considered) The appointment shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1) (b), (2) and (4) of the Constitution 2010 and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, 2011. Interested and qualified persons are asked to visit the JSC jobs portal: http://jobs.judiciary.go.ke for instructions on how to apply. Dated the 17th January, 2019. DAVID K. MARAGA, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.