Chairperson Sports Dispute Tribunal Job JSC Nairobi, Kenya

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Job Title: Chairperson Sports Dispute Tribunal
Date Posted: 24/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Judicial Service Commission
Industry: Legal
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 13/08/2026
Summary: Project Management Jobs. JSC Jobs. Looking for a legal job in Kenya? Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is hiring a Chairperson, Sports Dispute Tribunal to provide legal leadership, preside over sports-related disputes, interpret relevant laws, oversee tribunal proceedings, and ensure fair and impartial decision-making. A Bachelor’s degree in Law is required, admission as an Advocate is required, and relevant legal experience is required.

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.

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