High Courts
131.
(1)
The establishment, composition, competence, jurisdiction and procedures of High
Courts shall be determined by law.
(2)
Decisions of the High Courts shall be appealed against before the Courts of
Appeal.
County and Other Courts
132.
(1)
The establishment, composition, competences and procedures of County and
other courts at lower levels shall be determined by law.
(2)
Decisions of the County courts shall be appealed against before the High Courts.
The National Judicial Service Commission
133.
(1)
There shall be established an independent Commission to be known as the
National Judicial Service Commission.
(2)
The structure, composition, functions, and terms and conditions of service of the
members and employees of the Commission shall be determined by law.
Appointment of Justices and Judges
134.
(1)
The President of the Republic shall appoint the Chief Justice having regard to
competence, integrity, credibility and impartiality in accordance with this
Constitution and the law.
(2)
The President shall, upon the recommendation of the Judicial Service
Commission, appoint the Deputy Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court,
Justices of the Courts of Appeal and the Judges of the High Courts and County
Courts having regard to competence, integrity, credibility and impartiality in
accordance with this Constitution and the law.
(3)
The appointment of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Justices of the
Supreme Court shall be subject to approval by a two-third majority of all
members of the National Legislative Assembly.
(4)
The National Legislative Assembly shall enact a law to provide for appointments,
terms and conditions of service of Justices and Judges.
(5)
All Justices and Judges shall, before assuming their duties, take the oath of office
as shall be prescribed by law.
Discipline of Justices and Judges
135.
(1)
Discipline of Justices and Judges shall be exercised by the Chief Justice with the
approval of the Judicial Service Commission.
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