Judicial Service Commission appoints Athman Hussein as new Chief Kadhi

Newly appointed Chief Kadhi Athman Abdulhalim Hussein. [Courtesy Twitter]

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed Athman Abdulhalim Hussein as the new Chief Kadhi.

Hussein was among five  candidates who were shortlisted for an interview that was conducted on Monday, July 17.

"The Judicial Service Commission advertised for a vacancy in the position of the Chief Kadhi on 14th April 2023.

"Following deliberations and careful consideration of the various candidates, JSC has appointed Hon. Athman Abdulhalim Hussein as the new Chief Kadhi of the Republic of Kenya," said Chief Justice Martha Koome in a statement.

Hussein will replace Ahmed Muhdhar whose term came to an end in December 2022.

The Chief Kadhi position is a permanent and pensionable position which also attracts allowances such as housing, commuter allowance, medical cover and leave.

For one to qualify for the position, he must have a degree in Islamic law or its equivalent, profess the Islamic faith, have no charges against him with complaints commission or employers, and have no integrity issues.