JSC shortlists seven candidates set to replace Anne Amadi

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted a total of seven candidates for the position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.

In a notice on Friday, JSC chairperson Chief Justice Martha Koome said the seven were shortlisted from a total of 43 applications.

“Having reviewed the applications for completeness and conformity with the constitutional and statutory requirements set out in the advertisement Ref. V/No. 30/2023 of October 23, 2023, the Commission shortlisted a total of seven candidates,” Koome said.

The seven include Macharia RoseWachuka, Ouma Jack Busalile Mwimali, Mokaya Frida Boyani, Wambeti Anne Ireri, Ndemo Paul Maina, Kendagor Caroline Jepyegen and Kandet Kennedy Lenkamai.

The interviews will be conducted by the Commission on March 18, 2024, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Judicial Service Commission Boardroom, CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.

Members of the public have been invited to avail in writing any information of interest concerning any of the shortlisted candidates.

“Please note that the Commission may interview any member of the public who has submitted information on any of the shortlisted candidates and such information shall be kept confidential,” read the notice.

The position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary fell vacant after Anne Amadi exited the corridors of justice as a State officer after a 10-year stint.

She served as the Chief Registrar since January 2014.

Previously, she practised law privately in Mombasa from 1997 to 2003 and served as a magistrate in the Kenyan Judiciary for six years from 1991 to 1997.

She also served as the deputy executive director and head of litigation at the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kenya until May 2008.

The former chief registrar also served as the national coordinator of the National Legal Aid and Awareness Programme, focusing on improving access to justice for the marginalised.

Koome termed Amadi’s contribution to the Judiciary as a transformational journey which has been impactful.

The Commission appointed Judiciary's Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo who took over as the acting chief registrar, following the exit of Amadi.

Amadi handed over to Ndemo on January 12, 2024, in a ceremony where several government appointees were sworn in.