Kenya Judiciary Application Form PDF Details

Are you interested in joining the judicial profession in Kenya? It is a noble endeavor that carries tremendous responsibility and provides invaluable skills for any legal practitioner. Attaining your application form to join Kenya’s judiciary is relatively easy, however it does require some effort. In this article, we'll be discussing the steps involved in applying to become a judge or magistrate in Kenya. We’ll go over what documents are required, how to submit them properly, and provide helpful tips so that you can successfully apply! Let’s get started by understanding the criteria necessary for eligibility into the Kenyan judiciary system.

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CONFIDENTIAL

J.S.C.2 FORM

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE JUDICIARY

To be submitted in triplicate to THE SECRETARY, JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION, P.O. Box 30041, NAIROBI, KENYA.

The original to be completed in applicant’s own handwriting.

Please do not start to fill in this form until you have read the notes on page 16.

PART I

PERSONAL DETAILS

1.Name……………………………………………………………………………

BLOCK capitals, surname first)

Sex Male/ Female (Tick)

Maiden name if married woman……………………………………………………

Postal Address………………………………………………………………………….

Physical Address……………………………………………………………………….

Tel No: Landline …………………………Mobile…………………………………..

E. mail……………………………………………………………………………………..

2.For Kenyan Citizens

Age …………….……….. and date of birth ……………..……………………

County of birth ……………………………………………………………......... Passport /National Identity Card No. ……………………………………….

(Attach a copy)

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For Non Kenyan Citizen

Age …………….……….. and date of birth ……………..……………………

Country of origin……………………..………………… … ……………………

Entry permit No. …………Date Issued………………Valid for……………..

Passport No. ………………Date issued ……………..Date of expiry ….. …

Date of Arrival in Kenya ………………………………………..………………

3.Whether single, married, widower, widow, divorced …………………

Wife’s full maiden name (or husband’s full name)………………………….

In case married, husband’s/ wife’s occupation and address

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Number of children …………….….. Aged respectively…………………

4.Father’s full name, address and occupation

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Father’s nationality at birth and place of birth……………………………………

(If dead the above questions should nevertheless be answered; if living, his address should be given above.)

5.Languages spoken

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6.Do you suffer from any physical impairment?

No

Yes

If so give details

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PART II

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 

 

 

 

Schools and Colleges in order

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PART III EMPLOYMENT PARTICULARS AND CAREER HISTORY

a)Give full particulars of all your employment since leaving school or college (including service with the Armed Forces) and periods of unemployment. Attach copies (not originals) of available testimonials. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE PARTICULARS ARE GIVEN IN FULL. If space is insufficient, a separate sheet of paper may be attached.

Name and full address of

Position, personal

DATE (Month and Year)

employer, department, regiment

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b). 1. Advertised vacancy for which application is made

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No. of Advertisement ……………………………………………………………

2.Present employment

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Salary Kshs ………………………………………….. a year…………………

State whether you are under contract in your present employment

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If so give details

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PART IV

CHARACTER

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is required by statute to facilitate appointment of persons of good character. The JSC is therefore guided by the constitution and other relevant laws in relation to Public Officers Character and integrity.

Please read the guidance carefully before completing this section.

It is essential that you answer all the following questions fully. You are required to declare all matters whether or not these have been declared in a previous application or to any other body. Please include comparable information for all jurisdictions relevant to you and your work. Where you have answered yes, please include any mitigating information you would like the JSC Commissioners to take into account when considering your application. If you are in any doubt please include all relevant information. This is a continuing responsibility throughout the process for any matter that may arise up to the point of appointment.

1.Have you ever been convicted of, or cautioned for any criminal offence or are any other proceedings pending against you?

No

Yes

If yes, please give details of the case and any penalty for each offence:

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(The fact of an applicant declaring that he/she has been convicted of an offence will not necessarily debar him/her from employment in Judicial Service. Each case will be considered on its merits having regard to the nature and the circumstances of the offence).

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2.Have you ever been dismissed or otherwise removed from the Judiciary, Public Service or other engagement?

If so give details

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3.(i) Have you at any time:

a)Entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement, or a Protected trust Deed

No

Yes

b)Made a composition with your creditors

No

Yes

c)Been adjudged bankrupt

No

Yes

d)Been sued to judgment for any debt;

No

Yes

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If yes, please provide details including any issues relating to the adherence of any agreement made or details about any such proceedings pending?

Date (s) Details

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(ii)What is your loan exposure with financial institutions? Please give details

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4.In relation to VAT or any other form of tax or rates, have you ever had proceedings brought against you, or are any proceedings pending regarding;

a) Outstanding, or late submitted, personal returns of tax or duties

No

Yes

b) Outstanding debts of personal tax or duties.

No

Yes

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c)Any on-going enquires being made into your personal returns of tax or duties

No

Yes

d)Where you are a partner, is there any ongoing enquiry into the partnership return of tax or duties.

No

Yes

If yes, please provide details including whether you have paid a penalty or made a composition in respect of failure to pay tax or duties or incurred any other default.

Dates (s)Details

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5.Have you paid your loan with the Higher Education Loans Board (where applicable)

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6.Have you ever had an action brought against you for professional negligence, without the matter being dismissed, or are any such proceedings pending?

No

Yes

(If you are an Advocate and such a matter has been brought against your firm in respect of a matter under your supervision, answer ‘yes’).

Date (s) Details

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7.In respect of any matter involving you personally or under your supervision, please provide details of any finding made or allegations pending of professional misconduct brought against you by;

a.Your client/ any member of the public

b.Your Professional Body.

c.Any other lawful authority or body

8.Is there any additional information which should be brought to the attention of the Judicial Service Commission, which might call into question your eligibility for Judicial Office.

No

Yes

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Date(s)Details

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PART V

SELF ASSESSMENT

Please provide examples on the following two pages of how you demonstrate the following qualities and abilities. This is an important part of your application. Please be concise, as any information in excess of two pages will not be used to support your application. Bullet points and note form are acceptable.

a)Intellectual capacity

b)Personal qualities

c)An ability to understand and deal fairly

d)Authority and communication skills

e)Efficiency

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PART VI

DECLARATIONS

Declaration of interest

Are you related to any of the Commissioners? If so, please give details below:

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Please make sure you have completed all sections of this document

Final declaration

I declare that the information that I have given on this form is true and to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have read and understood the

notes on page 16 of this form (if completing this form electronically) I certify that the ‘typed’ signature is intended to be my signature.

Signature of applicant: ………………………………………………..…………….

Date: ………………………………………………………………………

Data Protection

The Judicial Service Commission may need to use the information you provided for purposes that may not directly relate to your application for this judicial post. Any additional use of this information however, will be compatible with the Provisions of the Kenyan Law.

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PART VII

PERSONAL REFERENCES

Give the names and addresses of two referees. They should be responsible persons who know you well, either in private life or in business: and one at least should be well acquainted with you in private life. The names of distinguished persons should not be given unless they really know you well and they have consented. The names of relatives or of those from whom you send testimonials should not be given; nor should the names of members of the Judicial Service Commission be given.

1.Name………………………………………………………………………..

Address……………………………………………………………………..

Occupation………………………………………………………………….

Period during which he has known you…………………………………

2.Name………………………………………………………………………..

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Period during which he has known you…………………………………

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NOTES FOR CANDIDATES

1.It is a serious offence willfully to give false information on this form.

2.All sections of this form must be completed by all applicants.

3.Do not apply for any post unless you possess all the qualifications given in the advertisement.

4.Send this form after you have completed it to the Secretary, Judicial Service commission, P.O. Box 30041, Nairobi, Kenya.

5.Do not enclose originals of your testimonials or certificates but send copies. No responsibility can be accepted by the Commission for the custody of original documents unless a specific request has been made for their production.

6.If you are invited to an interview bring the originals of your testimonials and certificates with you, but make sure that they are returned to you before you leave.

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