JSC shortlists 34 for Resident Kadhi posts, five slots up for grabs
The JSC is also seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies, amongst them 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High Court, and 10 for judges of the Environment and Land Court.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 34 candidates for the position of Resident Kadhi. The 34 will compete against five slots advertised on June 9, this year.
"The advertisement attracted a total of 261 applicants. Following the review of applications, the JSC shortlisted 34 candidates. Dates for the selection interviews will be communicated to the candidates," Winfridah Mokaya, the commission's Secretary, said on Wednesday.
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The interviews come as the Judiciary seeks to expand its capacity following months of stalled appointments due to budget cuts.
Kadhis' Courts are established under Article 170 of the Constitution to handle matters related to Muslim Law.
There are currently 14 stand-alone Kadhis' courts across the country, with the rest integrated into various Magistrates' Courts.
Their jurisdiction is strictly limited to the determination of questions involving personal status, marriage, divorce, or inheritance, but only in cases where all parties are Muslims and have submitted to the jurisdiction of the Kadhis' Courts.
In addition to the five Kadhi positions, the JSC is seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies, amongst them 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High Court, and 10 for judges of the Environment and Land Court, as well as 60 Resident Magistrates and 40 adjudicators for the Small Claims Court.
The positions that were advertised on June 9 attracted a total of 1,742 applicants.
"Following the review of applications, the JSC shortlisted 598 candidates.
Dates for the selection interviews will be communicated to the candidates," the commission announced on Wednesday.
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