JSC statement on applications for vacancies in the offices of the CJ & Judge of Supreme Court.

February 10, 2021. NAIROBI. nnPRESS STATEMENT OF THE JSC ON APPLICATIONS FOR THE VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURTnnFollowing the declaration of vacancy for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya on January 18, 2021 vide Gazette Notice No. 386, and the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya on February 21, 2020 vide Gazette Notice No. 1606, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) advertised the positions of the Chief Justice and the Judge of the Supreme Court on January 20, 2021.nnThe JSC closed the submission of applications on February 9, 2021, at 5.00 pm.  There are thirteen (13) applications for the position of the Chief Justice:n

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1. Prof Otinga Mare

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2. Prof Dr. Dr. Moni Wekesa

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3. Mr Justice William Ouko

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4. Mr. Justice D.K. Marete

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5. Alice Jepkoech Yano

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6. Lady Justice Martha Koome

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7. Mr. Justice Mathew N. Nduma

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8. Ngatia Fredrick SC

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9. Prof Patricia K. Mbote

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10. Philip Kipchirchir Murgor

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11. Said Juma Chitembwe

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12. Otondi Ontweka

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13. Ombongi Brian Matagaro

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nThey are nine (9) applications for the position of the Judge of the Supreme Court:n

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1. Mr Justice William Ouko

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2. Mr. Justice D.K. Marete

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3. Alice Jepkoech Yano

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4. Lady Justice Martha Koome

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5. Mr. Justice Joseph Sergon

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6. Mr. Justice Mathew N. Nduma

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7. Mr. Justice Kathurima M’Inoti

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8. Justry P. Lumumba Nyaberi

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9. Hon Said Juma Chitembwe

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nThe Commission will proceed to shortlist and publicize the list within 14 days as provided in the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act.nnThe Judicial Service Commission is committed to upholding professionalism and integrity throughout the recruitment process.nn nnHON. ANNE A. AMADI, CBS nnSECRETARY, JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION