About the Job

The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective and transparent Administration of Justice. The Commission invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of Resident Kadhi. The job holder is responsible functionally to the Chief Kadhi and administratively to the Honorable Judge/ Judicial Officer at the station of deployment. The job holder is required to preside over Kadhis Courts in any part of the Republic of Kenya. The Jurisdiction of the Kadhi Court is provided under Article 170 (5) of the Constitution of Kenya, to determine questions of Muslim law relating to personal status, marriage, divorce or inheritance in proceeding in which all the parties profess the Muslim religion and submit to the Jurisdiction Kadhi’s Courts.

Responsibilities

Preside over Kadhis Courts in any part of the Republic of Kenya.
Determine questions of Muslim law relating to personal status, marriage, divorce or inheritance in proceedings where all parties profess the Muslim religion and submit to the Jurisdiction of Kadhi’s Courts.

Requirements

Possess such knowledge of the Muslim law applicable to any sects of Muslims.
Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Proficiency in Computer Applications.
Professes the Muslim religion.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
Have ability to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic language.
Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith.
High attention to detail.
Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills.
Interpersonal Skills.
Oral & Written Communication Skills.
Research Skills.
Sound independent judgment.
Report Writing Skills.