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Date posted
January 19, 2026
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Closing date
January 19, 2026
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Hiring location
Mombasa
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Qualification
Master’s Degree
Description
Reporting Responsibilities:
Area of Deployment:
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- For appointment to the position of Chief Kadhi, the applicant must possess the minimum qualifications as set out in Article 170 (2) of the Constitution.
- Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- Profess the Muslim religion.
- For appointment to this position, the applicant must: -
- Be of good conduct in accordance with Islamic faith.
- Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili & Arabic languages.
- Be a member of a recognized Islamic Association.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
- Be proficient in computer applications.
Job Core Competencies:
- Management skills or Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Attention to details and accuracy
- Analytical & Negotiation Skills
- Confidentiality and High Integrity
- Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented
- Professional and Technical competence
- Research and Data Management Skills.
- Time Management and the ability to prioritize wor
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/.
Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application:
(a) A letter of application.
(b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial contribution to political party parties (if any) and criminal record, professional engagement, three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment;
(c) Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment about the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement;
(d) Copies of Testimonials, National ID/ passport, professional certificates, and academic transcripts
(e) Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph and
(f) Five (5) sample writings of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.
The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 5TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT 5.00PM
1. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies: -
• Kenya Revenue Authority,
• Higher Education Loans Board,
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation,
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,
• a recognized Credit Reference Bureau, and
• Clearance from the relevant professional body.
4. The Judicial Service Commission is committed to implementing the provision of Article 232 of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women, members of all ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.
5. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during the interview.
6. It is a criminal offense to present fake documents or false information.
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION,
P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI,
Telephone: +254 20-2739180
E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke
CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor.
Harambee Avenue, Nairobi
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