The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has officially announced a large-scale recruitment exercise, inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for more than 220 vacancies across various tribunals and internship positions. The vacancies provide an opportunity for professionals from different fields, as well as recent graduates and diploma holders, to contribute to Kenya’s justice system through tribunal service and practical workplace experience.
Established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Judicial Service Commission is mandated to promote and facilitate the independence, accountability, and efficient administration of justice. The Commission plays a central role in supporting the Judiciary by recruiting qualified personnel and ensuring that justice institutions are adequately staffed.
This latest recruitment targets leadership positions, tribunal members with specialized expertise, and over 200 internship opportunities designed to equip young professionals with practical experience within the Judiciary. Individuals interested in serving in specialized tribunals or beginning their careers in the public sector are encouraged to submit their applications before the stated deadline.
Available Vacancies
1. Chairperson, Sports Disputes Tribunal
Reference No.: V/No.36/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The Chairperson will provide overall leadership and direction to the Sports Disputes Tribunal. The role involves presiding over tribunal proceedings, ensuring the fair hearing of disputes involving sports organizations and stakeholders, guiding tribunal deliberations, and promoting timely delivery of decisions. The Chairperson is also expected to uphold independence, impartiality, and integrity throughout the tribunal’s operations.
2. Member, Sports Disputes Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.37/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The successful candidate will participate in determining disputes arising within the sports sector. Duties include reviewing evidence, participating in hearings, contributing to tribunal deliberations, and assisting in making objective decisions that promote fairness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Deputy Chairperson, Co-operative Tribunal
Reference No.: V/No.38/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The Deputy Chairperson will assist in managing tribunal activities and may preside over proceedings in the absence of the Chairperson. Responsibilities include hearing disputes involving cooperative societies, supporting effective case management, interpreting relevant legislation, and ensuring efficient delivery of tribunal services.
4. Member, Co-operative Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.39/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
This position involves participating in tribunal hearings concerning cooperative societies and related disputes. The Member will review documents, evaluate submissions presented by parties, contribute to deliberations, and support transparent and impartial decision-making.
5. Chairperson, Capital Markets Tribunal
Reference No.: V/No.40/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The Chairperson will oversee tribunal proceedings involving capital markets matters and provide strategic leadership for the tribunal. The role includes presiding over appeals, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, coordinating tribunal activities, and promoting efficient resolution of disputes.
6. Member, Capital Markets Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.41/2026
Vacancies: Two (2)
Successful candidates will participate in hearing appeals relating to capital markets. They will review evidence, contribute professional expertise during tribunal deliberations, assist in drafting decisions, and support the tribunal’s mandate of resolving disputes fairly and efficiently.
7. Member, Public Private Partnerships Petition Committee (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.42/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The Member will participate in the review of petitions arising from public-private partnership procurement processes. The role includes examining petitions, participating in committee deliberations, assessing supporting documentation, and contributing to fair and objective decisions.
8. Member, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal (Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.43/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The Advocate Member will hear disputes arising within Kenya’s energy and petroleum sector. Responsibilities include interpreting legal provisions, reviewing evidence submitted by parties, participating in tribunal hearings, and contributing to legally sound decisions that support effective regulation within the sector.
9. Member, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.44/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The successful applicant will contribute technical and professional expertise during tribunal proceedings. Duties include evaluating evidence, participating in hearings, contributing to tribunal deliberations, and supporting fair determination of disputes involving the energy and petroleum industry.
10. Member, HIV and AIDS Tribunal (Medical Practitioner)
Reference No.: V/No.45/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The Medical Practitioner Member will provide professional medical expertise during tribunal hearings involving HIV and AIDS-related matters. The role includes interpreting medical evidence, participating in tribunal proceedings, contributing to informed decisions, and ensuring medical perspectives are adequately considered.
11. Member, Financial Centre Tribunal (Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.46/2026
Vacancies: Two (2)
The Advocate Members will participate in determining disputes involving financial reporting and regulatory matters. Key responsibilities include reviewing appeals, examining evidence, interpreting legal provisions, participating in tribunal deliberations, and contributing to objective and well-reasoned decisions.
12. Member, National Examinations Appeals Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.47/2026
Vacancies: One (1)
The successful candidate will assist in resolving appeals arising from national examinations. Duties include participating in tribunal hearings, reviewing submissions, evaluating supporting evidence, contributing to fair determinations, and promoting transparency in the appeals process.
13. Member, Tax Appeals Tribunal (Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.48/2026
Vacancies: Four (4)
The Advocate Members will hear and determine appeals involving taxation matters. Responsibilities include interpreting tax laws, evaluating documentary evidence, participating in hearings, contributing to tribunal deliberations, and supporting the efficient resolution of tax disputes.
14. Member, Tax Appeals Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Reference No.: V/No.49/2026
Vacancies: Two (2)
The Non-Advocate Members will participate in tax appeal proceedings by reviewing case materials, contributing independent professional perspectives during hearings, participating in tribunal deliberations, and assisting in delivering fair and impartial decisions.
15. Graduate and Diploma Interns
Reference No.: V/No.50/2026
Vacancies: Two Hundred and One (201)
The Judicial Service Commission is also recruiting 201 Graduate and Diploma Interns to support various departments within the Judiciary.
The internship programme is designed to provide practical workplace exposure to graduates and diploma holders while enabling them to gain valuable experience in public service. Interns will work under experienced professionals and participate in day-to-day administrative and operational activities within the Judiciary.
During the internship period, participants will gain exposure to court and administrative processes, develop workplace competencies, enhance communication and teamwork skills, and build practical knowledge that will strengthen their future employability. The programme offers an excellent opportunity for young professionals seeking hands-on experience within one of Kenya’s key constitutional institutions.
Why These Opportunities Matter
This recruitment exercise reflects the Judicial Service Commission’s continued commitment to strengthening specialized tribunals that handle disputes across diverse sectors, including sports, taxation, capital markets, energy, cooperatives, public-private partnerships, financial services, examinations, and public health.
The internship programme also represents one of the largest public sector internship opportunities currently available, offering hundreds of graduates and diploma holders a chance to gain practical experience within the Judiciary. Such exposure enables interns to understand public sector operations while developing professional skills that can support future employment opportunities.
By filling these vacancies, the Commission aims to improve service delivery, enhance access to justice, and ensure disputes are resolved efficiently by competent professionals serving in independent tribunals.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit their applications through the Judicial Service Commission Jobs Portal, where detailed job descriptions, appointment requirements, and application instructions are available.
Applications must be received no later than:
13 August 2026 at 5:00 P.M.
Important Information
- Applications should only be submitted through the official Judicial Service Commission recruitment portal.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will result in automatic disqualification.
- The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruits candidates on merit through a fair and open competitive process.
- JSC recruitment services are completely free of charge. Applicants should not pay any fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
