Newly appointed Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Registrar Robert Kibet Kibor./HANDOUT
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as its new Registrar, following a competitive recruitment process.
Kibor succeeds the position left vacant after the appointment of former Registrar Winfridah B. Mokaya as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary in March 2024.
He takes over from Isaac Wamaasa, who has been serving as Acting Registrar of the JSC.
According to the JSC, Kibor will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the management of the Commission’s technical and shared services functions.
“In accordance with the Judicial Service Act, the Registrar will be responsible to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Secretary to the Commission in the performance of his duties,” JSC statement read.
He will also support the commission in implementing policies, strategies and programmes aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness, accountability and the administration of justice.
“The vacancy in the Office of the Registrar, Judicial Service Commission arose following the appointment of the then Registrar, Hon Winfridah B. Mokaya, CBS, as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary in March 2024. Since then, Hon Isaac Wamaasa has served as Acting Registrar JSC, providing leadership and continuity in the Office during the intervening period,” the statement read.
Kibor has served at the JSC since 2012, when he joined as a Legal Researcher. He has since risen through the ranks, most recently serving as Assistant Director, Legal Services.
He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 14 years’ post-admission experience.
Kibor holds a Master of Arts in International Relations, specialising in Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, from the United States International University, a Bachelor of Laws degree from Moi University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
He has also undertaken strategic leadership, corporate governance and other professional training programmes.
The Commission said the recruitment process followed an advertisement for the position issued on January 16, 2026, with interviews conducted on June 30, 2026.
The JSC congratulated Kibor on his appointment and wished him success as he assumes the new role.
“The Commission congratulates Mr. Kibor on his appointment and wishes him every success as he assumes the responsibilities of this important office.”
The Commission said it remains committed to promoting the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and supporting the effective, efficient and transparent administration of justice.
