High Court advocate with over a decade of service within the commission selected through a competitive recruitment process to lead technical and shared services.
The Judicial Service Commission has officially appointed Advocate Robert Kibet Kibor as its new Registrar, filling a crucial executive vacancy following a rigorous competitive recruitment process.
The position became vacant in March 2024 when former Registrar Winfridah B. Mokaya was elevated to Chief Registrar of the Judiciary. Magistrate Isaac Wamaasa subsequently served in an acting capacity to maintain administrative continuity throughout the transition period. The commission formally advertised the vacancy on January 16, 2026, and shortlisted candidates underwent final panel interviews on June 30, 2026.
Pursuant to Section 10(2) of the Judicial Service Act, Kibor will provide strategic leadership and oversight across the commission’s technical and shared services functions. His core responsibilities include supporting institutional effectiveness, enhancing operational accountability, and spearheading initiatives designed to strengthen the administration of justice across the country. Under the governing legislative framework, the Registrar reports directly to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and the Secretary to the Commission.
“As Registrar, Mr. Kibor will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the management of the Commission’s technical and shared services functions,” the Judicial Service Commission stated in an official announcement released by Commission Secretary Winfridah Mokaya. “He will support the Commission in the discharge of its constitutional mandate, including through the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and programmes that strengthen institutional effectiveness.”
Kibor brings 14 years of post-admission experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He first joined the Judicial Service Commission in 2012 as a Legal Researcher and steadily rose through the ranks, most recently serving as Assistant Director of Legal Services. His long career within the legal institution has provided him with extensive familiarity regarding its mandate, regulatory framework, and daily operations.
Academically, Kibor holds a Master of Arts in International Relations, specializing in Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, from the United States International University-Africa. He earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from Moi University before obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. Additionally, he completed the Strategic Leadership Development Programme at the Kenya School of Government alongside advanced corporate governance certifications. The commission congratulated Kibor on his appointment as he assumes his official responsibilities.