By John Mutiso
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced job openings targeting qualified legal professionals across various specialized fields.
In a notice on Friday, November 21, the commission invited applications from candidates interested in serving in multiple tribunals and committees.
In the announcement, the JSC noted that the recruitment process is merit-based and open to all eligible applicants.
The commission is seeking a Chairperson for the Petition Committee in a re-advertised position under the Public Private Partnership Act 2021, with one post available.
It is also inviting applications for the position of Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, which similarly offers one post, alongside one available post for a Member of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal in the advocate category.
In the Industrial Property Tribunal, the JSC is recruiting a Chairperson for one post, while two posts are available for Members who are advocates and an additional two posts for Members who are non-advocates.
The Competition Tribunal has openings for a Chairperson with one post available, as well as one post for a Member.
The Standards Tribunal is seeking a Chairperson for a single post.
Meanwhile, the Micro and Small Enterprises Tribunal has two available posts for Members who are advocates, and two for Members who are non-advocates.
In the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal, the commission is advertising one post for the Chairperson and three posts for Members.
The Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal is offering two posts for Members.
The Public Benefit Organizations Dispute Tribunal has one post available for a Chairperson, followed by two posts for Members in the advocate category and two more for Members in the non-advocate category.
Applications must be submitted through the JSC jobs portal, with all documents required to reach the commission no later than Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
The JSC added that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
