The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) and the Kenya School of Law (KSL) have announced job openings for top positions. CAJ is seeking a Director, Complaints, Investigation and Legal Services, while KSL is looking for a Director/Chief Executive Officer. The positions aim to strengthen leadership and service delivery in the public institutions. CAJ, also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, is mandated to address maladministration in the public sector.
The CAJ vacancy notice states that applicants should submit their applications through its e-recruitment portal by October 21, 2026. The Commission emphasized that hard copy applications will not be accepted or considered. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Applicants with foreign certificates must provide proof of recognition and evaluation by the Commission for University Education (CUE). CAJ ensures equal opportunities for all genders, ethnic groups, and persons living with disabilities.
The Kenya School of Law is seeking a Director/Chief Executive Officer to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. The institution aims to become a Centre of Excellence in Professional Legal Training, Research, and Consultancy. The ideal candidate should be an independent, visionary, and strategic thinker who is customer-oriented and understands the institution's mandate and the needs of the legal sector.
Interested applicants for the KSL position can visit the institution's website, create an account, and submit their applications through the recruitment portal. The deadline for applications is October 20, 2026. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised position may apply again. The institution seeks a leader who can participate effectively in organisational transformation.
The Commission on Administrative Justice was established under Article 59(4) of the Constitution and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. It oversees and enforces implementation of the Access to Information Act, 2016. CAJ addresses maladministration in the public sector at both national and county levels.
The Kenya School of Law's Director/Chief Executive Officer will play a crucial role in advancing the institution's mandate in professional legal training, research, and consultancy. The institution aims to strengthen its management and enhance its vision of becoming a Centre of Excellence.
Both institutions emphasize the importance of meeting the requirements and deadlines for the applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the institutions reaffirm their commitment to providing equal opportunities.
Key points
- The Commission on Administrative Justice and the Kenya School of Law have set October 21 and 20, 2026, as deadlines for applications, respectively.
- CAJ seeks a Director, Complaints, Investigation and Legal Services, while KSL looks for a Director/Chief Executive Officer.
- The institutions emphasize equal opportunities and meeting the requirements for the applications.
