JSC Shortlists 35 Candidates for the Position of Judge of the Court of Appeal
JSC Shortlists 35 Candidates for the Position of Judge of the Court of Appeal
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has completed the shortlisting stage for two major judicial recruitment processes — Judges of the Court of Appeal and Judges of the Environment and Land Court (ELC).
A. Recruitment of Judges of the Court of Appeal (15 Positions)
Following an advertisement published on June 9, 2025, for 15 vacancies, the JSC received 94 applications by the deadline of July 8, 2025.
After reviewing applications for completeness and compliance with the Sixth Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, 35 candidates were shortlisted for interviews.
List of Shortlisted Candidates – Judge of the Court of Appeal
JSC Shortlists 35 Candidates for the Position of Judge of the Court of Appeal
October 25, 2025 — Nairobi
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has released the full list of applicants and shortlisted candidates for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya.
The recruitment process follows the advertisement published on June 9, 2025, inviting applications for fifteen (15) vacancies in the Court of Appeal. By the closing date of July 7, 2025, the Commission had received 94 applications.
After reviewing all submissions for completeness and compliance with the criteria outlined in the advertisement, the JSC has shortlisted 35 candidates for interviews.
Shortlisted Candidates – Judge of the Court of Appeal (35 Positions)
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Hon. Justice (Dr) Joseph Kiplagat Sergon
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Hon. Mr. Justice Yuvinalis Maronga Angima
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Hon. Mr. Justice Oscar Amugo Angote
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Hon. Lady Justice Hedwig Imbosa Ong’udi
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Dr. Lucy Wanja Julius
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Mr. Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa
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Hon. Mr. Justice Elijah Obaga Ogoti
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Mr. Daniel Ochieng Ogola
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Hon. Mr. Justice Onesmus Makau Ndumbuthi
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Hon. Mr. Justice Mathews Nduma Nderi
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Hon. Lady Justice Linnet Mumo Ndolo
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Hon. Mr. Justice Enock Chacha Mwita
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Hon. Mr. Justice Samson Odhiambo Okongo
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Hon. Mr. Justice Edward Muthoga Muriithi
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Hon. Mr. Justice William Musya Musyoka
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Hon. Mr. Justice Francis Gikonyo Muthuku
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Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Mwihaki Njuguna
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Hon. Lady Justice Lucy Ngima Mbugua
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Mr. Brown Murungi Kairaria
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Hon. Mr. Justice Robert Kipkoech Limo
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Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Andersen Radido Okiyo
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Hon. Lady Justice Rachel Chepkoech Ngetich
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Mr. Benard Muteti Mung’ata
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Mr. Paul Lilán, MBS
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Dr. Joseph Arimba Kaberia
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Prof. Migai Akech
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Mr. Waweru Guandaru Mathenge
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Mr. Johnson Okoth Okello
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Hon. Mr. Justice Dalmas Omondi Ohungo
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Hon. Mr. Justice Munyao Sila
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Mr. Ahmed Issack Hassan
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Mr. Protas Saende Gathege
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Hon. Mr. Justice Byram Ongaya
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Ms. Jacqueline Mbithe Mwinzi Muindi
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Mr. Kimwele Muneeni Muneeni
Public Participation and Next Steps
The Commission has announced that interview dates for the shortlisted candidates will be communicated in due course.
Members of the public are invited to submit, in writing, any information relevant to the suitability or otherwise of the shortlisted candidates. Submissions will be treated with strict confidentiality, and the JSC may invite members of the public who provide information for further clarification.
Contact Information
The Secretary, Judicial Service Commission
P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100, Nairobi
Email: recruitment@jsc.go.ke
Telephone: 020 2739180
Offices: CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Judicial Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are selected on merit, through a fair and transparent process, and from the widest range of eligible applicants.
Signed:
Hon. Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS
Secretary, Judicial Service Commission
