Applications for the Vacancies in the Offices of Chief Justice and the Judge of the Supreme Court
Press Release
Following the declaration of vacancy for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya on January 18, 2021 vide Gazette Notice No. 386, and the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, on February 21, 2020 vide Gazette Notice No. 1606, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) advertised the positions of the Chief Justice and the Judge of the Supreme Court on January 20, 2021.
The JSC closed the submission of applications on February 9, 2021, at 5.00 pm. There are thirteen (13) applications for the position of the Chief Justice:
- Prof Otinga Mare
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Moni Wekesa
- Hon. Mr Justice William Ouko
- Hon. Mr. Justice D.K. Marete
- Alice Jepkoech Too
- Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome
- Hon. Mr. Justice Mathew N. Nduma
- Ngatia Fredrick SC
- Prof Patricia Mbote
- Philip Kipchirchir Murgor
- Said Juma Chitembwe
- Otondi Ontweka
- Ombongi Brian Matagaro
They are nine (9) applications for the position of the Judge of the Supreme Court:
- Hon. Mr Justice William Ouko
- Hon. Mr. Justice D.K. Marete
- Alice Jepkoech Too
- Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome
- Hon. Mr. Justice Joseph Sergon
- Hon. Mr. Justice Mathew N. Nduma
- Hon. Mr. Justice Kathurima M’Inoti
- Dr. Justry P. Lumumba Nyaberi
- Hon Said Juma Chitembwe
The Commission will proceed to shortlist and publicize the list within 14 days as provided in the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act.
The Judicial Service Commission is committed to upholding professionalism and integrity throughout the recruitment process.
HON. ANNE A. AMADI, CBS SECRETARY, JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
