2,679 Kenyans applied for the 150 positions recently advertised by the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC), according to the latest notice by the commission.

Confirming the huge turnout in a notice on Tuesday, July 15, the commission revealed that it would be moving on to the next phase of the application process, which is processing the applications.

"The public is assured that the recruitment process will be conducted strictly in accordance with the Constitution and all applicable laws. The JSC remains firmly committed to the principles of meritocracy, fairness, transparency and integrity in all its operations," JSC stated.

The application window, which closed on July 7, invited 150 applicants in different positions, including 20 High Court judges, 15 Court of Appeal judges and 10 Environment and Land Court judges.

Chief Justice Martha Koome during a review of the anti-corruption strategic guiding framework in Nairobi on February 18, 2025.

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However, 376 judge applications for the High Court position, 94 for the Court of Appeal position and another 242 for the ELC position were received.

100 senior magistrate positions and five Kadhi positions were also advertised, welcoming an overwhelming 1,714 applications and 253 applications respectively.

 In its notice, JSC further warned these 2,679 applicants of possible scams they might face during this process.

Insisting that the process would adhere to the principles of meritocracy, fairness, transparency and integrity in all its operations, JSC warned members of the public to be on the lookout for any activities that deviate from that.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments," part of the notice read.

"Members of the public are strongly advised to be vigilant and to ignore any messages, calls, or individuals purporting to offer employment or promotions within the Judiciary in exchange for money or personal favours. These are fraudulent and criminal acts."

The commission further advised that anyone who encountered such attempts should report immediately to the relevant law enforcement agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), or the JSC directly.

The recruitment drive had been necessitated by a backlog of cases in the judicial system to enhance access to justice for all Kenyans by improving service delivery and easing the burden of the Judiciary's human resource structure. 

A three-judge bench of the high court in Nairobi during the hearing of an application filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team

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