This archive report was first published on 5 November 2021.
Published on November 5, 2021, a stark reminder of Kenya's economic struggles emerged as the Judiciary advertised 560 positions, receiving over 60,000 applications so far.
Despite the high number of applicants, the Judiciary is encouraging more Kenyans to apply, as the recruitment window remains open. However, Chief Justice Martha Koome warned of potential difficulties accessing the system due to congestion caused by high traffic.
“Consequently, the Commission has resolved to extend the application window to mitigate against these challenges and to give every Kenyan a fair opportunity to be considered for these positions,” said Justice Koome.
The advertised positions include 500 court assistants, 30 drivers, 10 charge hands, 4 superintendents of works, 2 senior clerks, 1 senior public affairs & corporate communications officer, 1 senior civil engineer, 1 senior electrical engineer, and 1 senior draughtsman.
According to KNBS data from the first quarter of 2021, 1.23 million out of the total 2.49 million jobless Kenyans aged between 15 and 64 have given up on finding employment, highlighting the severity of the unemployment crisis.
