Vacancy title:
Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal

[Type: PART_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Legal, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 12 2026

Duty Station:
CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi | Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role

The Judicial Service Commission invites applications for the position of Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal. This role is central to ensuring fair resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants in business premises.

Key Qualifications

• Eligible for appointment as a judge of the High Court
• Law degree from a recognized university, or advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrate, or equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction
• At least 10 years’ experience as a distinguished academic, legal practitioner, or in another relevant legal field
• Experience in alternative dispute resolution is an added advantage
• High moral character, integrity, and impartiality (Chapter Six compliance)

Core Competencies

• High degree of professional competence
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good temperament and judgment
• Commitment to public and community service

Additional Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification
• Successful candidates must provide clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, DCI, EACC, CRB, and relevant professional bodies
• JSC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fair competition and merit

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should upload:

• Application letter
• Detailed CV (including community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity, litigation involvement, political activity, criminal record, professional engagement, references)
• Professional certificates, testimonials, and academic transcripts
• Certificate of Admission to the roll of advocate (where applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Five sample professional writings (judgments, submissions, scholarly works, or publications)

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