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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); O...

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Academic and Professional Qualifications::

For appointment to the position of Chairperson, Sports Disputes Tribunal, an applicant must possess the qualifications provided under Section 55 (2) (a) of the Sports Act, which provides that the Chairperson shall be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court

• 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 common-law jurisdiction.
• Have at least ten (10) years experience as a;
  • superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate; or
  • distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs ii (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate to ten (10) years; and
• Possess the experience required under paragraph ii (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.

• 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 common-law jurisdiction.
• Have at least ten (10) years experience as a;
  • superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate; or
  • distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs ii (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate to ten (10) years; and
• Possess the experience required under paragraph ii (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.