The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted five candidates for the position of judge of the Supreme Court.

In a notice on Friday, March 27, JSC secretary Winfridah Mokaya revealed that six candidates applied for the position, and five of them have been shortlisted for interviews.

According to the commission, the recruitment process began on January 28, 2026, when the JSC first advertised the position.

“On 28th January 2026, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) advertised one post in the Office of the Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya and invited applications from qualified persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the position. At the close of the advertisement on 17th February 2026, a total of six applications were received,” Mokaya noted.

The shortlisted candidates include Court of Appeal Judge Joseph Kipchumba Katwa Kigen, Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori, Justice Joseph Kiplagat Sergon, Justice Francis Kipruto Tuiyott, and Justice Abdullahi Mohammed Warsame.

Interview schedule

The JSC has scheduled the oral interviews for late April.

The interviews will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for CS Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori (9:00 a.m.), Justice Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa (11:00 a.m.), and Justice Joseph Kiplagat Sergon (2:00 p.m.).

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the commission will interview Justice Francis Kipruto Tuiyott (9:00 a.m.) and Justice Abdulahi Mohammed Warsame (11:00 a.m.).

The commission has further invited members of the public to submit in writing any information of interest in respect to any of the shortlisted candidates.

Submission of information

The information can be submitted to the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission, P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 Nairobi. Alternatively, Kenyans can submit information through the email [email protected]

“Take note that the Commission may interview any member of the Public who has submitted information on any of the shortlisted candidates, and such information shall be kept confidential,” the notice added.