Constitution of Kenya, 2010
(c) have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
(3) The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court
shall be appointed from among persons who have—
(a) at least fifteen years experience as a superior court judge; or
(b) at least fifteen years’ experience as a distinguished academic,
judicial officer, legal practitioner or such experience in other
relevant legal field; or
(c) held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) for a
period amounting, in the aggregate, to fifteen years.
(4) Each judge of the Court of Appeal shall be appointed from
among persons who have—
(a) at least ten years’ experience as a superior court judge; or
(b) at least ten years’ experience as a distinguished academic or
legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal
field; or
(c) held the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) for
a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten years.
(5) Each judge of the High Court shall be appointed from among
persons who have—
(a) at least ten years’ experience as a superior court judge or
professionally qualified magistrate; or
(b) at least ten years’ experience as a distinguished academic or
legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal
field; or
(c) held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) for
a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten years.
Tenure of office of the Chief Justice and other judges.
167. (1) A judge shall retire from office on attaining the age of
seventy years, but may elect to retire at any time after attaining the
age of sixty-five years.
(2) The Chief Justice shall hold office for a maximum of ten years
or until retiring under clause (1), whichever is the earlier.
(3) If the Chief Justice’s term of office expires before the Chief
Justice retires under clause (1), the Chief Justice may continue in
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