More than 2,600 Kenyans apply to be judges and magistrates

Judicial Service Commission members (L-R) Omwanza Ombati, Charity Kisotu, Isaac Ruto (Vice Chairperson), Caroline Nzilani, Everlyne Olwande and Anthony Murima during a media briefing in Nairobi on January 16, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

At least 2,679 Kenyans have applied to become judges, magistrates, and Kadhis in the country's courts, following a recent recruitment drive by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for 150 advertised positions.

According to the JSC, the majority of applications, 1,714, were for the position of Resident Magistrate, which has only 100 vacancies.