Trans Nzoia County is among the 47 counties established by the Kenya Constitution under article 6(1) and specified in the First Schedule. Article 176 (1) establishes a county government for each county consisting of the county assembly and the county executive. The Trans Nzoia county government was operationalized in March 2013 after the country’s general election with H.E Hon. Patrick Simiyu Khaemba as the first popularly elected Governor.

Duties and Responsibilities

The County Solicitor shall be the principal assistant of the County Attorney in the execution of the functions of the County Attorney.

Further duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: – identifying issues and areas for policy formulation and reform; undertaking research on legal issues; reviewing legal documents/instructions; opinions and briefs; preparing periodic/ county reports and ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments; coordination stakeholder consultations; undertaking law review; ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and advising Departments/Agencies on legal policy issues.

In addition, the Solicitor will be responsible for the implementation and realization of the strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function; coordinating and implementing work plans for the Section/Unit, preparing and implementing performance appraisal systems, preparing Section/Units budgets; managing resources; overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development; and liaising with the administrator of the Scheme and the State Law Office.

Requirements for Appointment

A persons is qualified for appointment to the office of the County Solicitor if the person;

• Has at least 5 years’ experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized University;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education
• Master’s degree in Law or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized University will be added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.