The Judiciary Judge of the High Court of Kenya Jobs
Functions:
A Judge of the High Court shall serve in any High Court Station in Kenya and shall exercise the following functions:-
Have unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters;
Have jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
Have jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of a tribunal appointed under Article 144 of the Constitution;
Have jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the Constitution including the determination of:-
The question whether any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of the Constitution;
The question whether anything said to be done under the authority of the Constitution or of any law is inconsistent with, or in contravention of the Constitution;
Any matter relating to constitutional powers of State organs in respect of county governments and any matter relating to the constitutional relationship between the levels of government; and
A question relating to conflict of laws under Article 191 of the Constitution;
Any other jurisdiction, original or appellate, conferred by any legislation.
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, an applicant must possess the following qualifications:
Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction.
Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a Superior Court Judge or professionally qualified Magistrate; or
Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or
Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years: (Note experience may have been gained in Kenya or in any other country with a Common Law jurisdiction)
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality. In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.
How to Apply
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