The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced a vacancy in the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary as its current occupant Anne Amadi's term draws to a close.
In an advertisement published on Monday, the Commission revealed that Amadi's term is set to lapse in January 2024.
In the advertisement, the Commission indicated that the successful applicant will serve a 5-year term, specifying that the tenure will be renewable depending on performance.
The office is responsible for the overall administration and management of the Judiciary and its holder will be expected to perform the judicial functions vested in the office of the Chief Registrar by law.
They will also be expected to exercise powers vested by virtue of any regulations and give effect to the directives of the Chief Justice.
All interested candidates have until November 13, 2023, to apply for the position.
Amadi, who has experienced a rocky run, assumed the position in January 2014 taking over the reins from former Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and current National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei.
At the time, only 12 candidates applied for the position which saw the commission re-advertise since the initial round was deemed to have attracted very few applicants.
Following the re-advertisement, the commission settled on Anne Amadi as the preferred candidate.
“The commission shortlisted a total of four candidates that were conducted on 11th January 2014 (and) appointed Anne Atieno Amadi as the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary,” read a statement by the then Chief Justice Willy Mutunga.
Judges
In the same notice announcing the lapse of Amadi's tenure, the JSC announced 20 vacancies for the positions of High Court judges.
The tenure of office for the position indicates that successful hirees will serve in the position until they hit the retirement age of 70 years old or opt for an early retirement once they hit 65.
Based on guidelines by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the gross monthly remuneration package for a judge of the High Court (excluding benefits) is a minimum of Ksh657,426 and a maximum of Ksh 1,000,974.
Applicants for the position must hold a Law Degree from a recognized university, be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common law jurisdiction.
Also, the interested candidates must have 10 years of experience as a superior court judge or be professionally qualified magistrates among other requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates were advised to complete an online application at the Commission’s jobs portal.
The applicants must also attach a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, three professional referees, coloured passport-size photograph, five samples of professional writing, a declaration of income, testimonials and professional certificates, and a completed application for employment form.
