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    Judge of the High Court Of Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya - Judiciary of Kenya

    Judiciary of Kenya
    Judiciary of Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

    Found in: beBee S2 KE - 5 days ago

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    The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya.

    It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article a), (b)and (c) as read with Sub Article (5) (a) (b) and (c) of the Constitution, namely:

    Unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters;
    Jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened;
    Jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of a tribunal appointed under the Constitution to consider the removal of a person from office, other than a tribunal appointed under Article 144;
    Jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the Constitution including the determination of—
    The question whether any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of the Constitution;
    The question whether anything said to be done under the authority of the Constitution or of any law is inconsistent with, or in contravention of, the Constitution;
    Any matter relating to constitutional powers of State organs in respect of county governments and any matter relating to the constitutional relationship between the levels of government; and
    A question relating to conflict of laws under Article 191; and
    Any other jurisdiction, original or appellate, conferred on it by legislation.

    Supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and over any person, body or authority exercising a judicial or quasijudicial function, but not over a superior court.

    Requirements
    A Judge of the High Court shall serve in the High Court of Kenya.

    The function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under Article and (7), namely:

    Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Commonlaw jurisdiction;
    Have at least ten (10) years' experience as a superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate; or
    Have at least ten (10) years' experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
    Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and
    Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth CommonLaw jurisdiction; and

    Have a high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

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