The Judiciary has announced jobs with salaries of up to Ksh1.1 million.
In a Gazette Notice dated Friday, March 11, Chief Justice Martha Karambu Koome announced vacancies in the Office of Judge of the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Kenya.
In the Gazette Notice, the CJ stated that the salaries follow guidelines issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya.
The successful candidates will get a gross monthly remuneration package excluding benefits which will range between Ksh689,224 and Ksh1,156,108.00.
"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," the Gazette Notice read.
Functions of the Judge of the Court of Appeal will include hearing of Appeal from the High Court and appeals from any other court or tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
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) of the constitution.
The applicant must be a holder of a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possessing an equivalent qualification in common-law jurisdiction.
They must also have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court Judge, 10 years experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal fields.
The CJ stated that the Judiciary will hire 20 Judges in the next three months to deal with election petitions. The Judiciary will expect an increased number of petitions after the August poll.
“Considering the unique nature of the current election cycle where there is the first change-over for governors, the number of petitions is expected to rise,” CJ Koome stated.
The Chief Justice explained to Members of Parliament that it is crucial that the Judiciary be perceived as a reliable referee and inspire confidence in its independence to adjudicate any disputes that arise.
“This dissuades the candidates and their supporters from resorting to extra-legal means to resolve any contestation they have on the election’s outcome,” the CJ stated.
