JSC shortlists 100 candidates for High Court judge posts
By Faith Lagat, October 24, 2025The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the shortlisting of 100 candidates for 20 vacant positions in the Office of the Judge of the High Court of Kenya.
The recruitment follows an advertisement issued on June 9, 2025, inviting applications from qualified persons to be considered for the appointments, according to JSC notice dated October 23, 2025.
The application window closed on July 7, 2025, with the Commission receiving a total of 377 applications from across the country. After reviewing all submissions for completeness and conformity with the eligibility requirements outlined in the advertisement, the JSC identified 100 candidates for further consideration.
“The JSC, having reviewed the applications for completeness and conformity with the requirements of the Constitution and the advertisement, has shortlisted one hundred (100) candidates for the post of Judge of the High Court,” read the notice.
Diverse pool of legal professionals
The shortlisted candidates represent a wide range of legal expertise, including serving judicial officers, advocates, and legal scholars.
Among the notable names are former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi Kanyu, EBS; Henry Faraji Chipinde; Patricia Naeku Leparashao; Anne Mary Auma Okutoyi; Salma Noah Ramadhan; Catherine Akaigwa Kassim; Joseph Kipkoech Biombo; Judith Chelangat Mutai; Ronald Gordon Rogo; Winnie Narasha Molonko; Ritah Nangila Mukhongo; Edmond Kiplangat Githuvii; Chrisphine Otieno Owiyo; and Annah Cherono Konuche.
Others include “Hon. Esther Kalunde Kimilu, Hon. Yusuf Abdallah Shikanda, Solomon Kimathi Njeru, Emmanuel Omondi Bitta, Jack Busalie Ouma Mwimali, Hon. Angela Njeri Thuku, Hon. Esther Boke, Hon. David Wanjohi Mburu, Hon. Peter Oduor Doko, Hon. Harrison Omwima Barasa, and Hon. Martha Wanzila Mutuku,” among others.
Interviews and public participation
The Commission announced that it will communicate the interview dates in due course. Members of the public have been invited to submit any written information of concern regarding any of the shortlisted candidates. Such submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission, P.O. Box 40048 – 00100 Nairobi, or sent via email to recruitment@jsc.go.ke.
The public may also reach the Commission by telephone at 020 2739100 or visit the Commission offices located at CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. The JSC emphasised that it may interview members of the public who provide information on the candidates and assured that such information will be treated confidentially.
JSC reaffirms commitment to fairness
The Judicial Service Commission reiterated its commitment to promoting merit, fairness, and open competition in the recruitment process.
“The Judicial Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates,” Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS, Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, stated.