The Judiciary has gazetted 15 Small Claims Courts across Kenya and established new Court of Appeal stations in Kakamega and Meru, effective next month. This move aims to expand access to justice and bring court services closer to the public. The Small Claims Courts will handle civil disputes involving relatively low monetary value, resolving cases quickly and with simplified procedures.
The establishment of these courts is expected to ease the backlog in magistrates' courts, offering a faster and more affordable avenue for individuals and small businesses to settle disputes. This should provide relief to many Kenyans who struggle to access justice due to financial constraints or lengthy court processes.
The new Court of Appeal stations in Kakamega and Meru will enhance the appellate court's presence in the western region and Meru, reducing travel distances for litigants. The Kakamega Court of Appeal will be based at the Kakamega Law Courts, while the Meru Court of Appeal will be at the Nkubu Law Courts.
These changes are part of the Judiciary's efforts to improve access to justice and enhance the efficiency of the court system.
The establishment of these courts is expected to ease the backlog in magistrates' courts, offering a faster and more affordable avenue for individuals and small businesses to settle disputes. This should provide relief to many Kenyans who struggle to access justice due to financial constraints or lengthy court processes.
The new Court of Appeal stations in Kakamega and Meru will enhance the appellate court's presence in the western region and Meru, reducing travel distances for litigants. The Kakamega Court of Appeal will be based at the Kakamega Law Courts, while the Meru Court of Appeal will be at the Nkubu Law Courts.
These changes are part of the Judiciary's efforts to improve access to justice and enhance the efficiency of the court system.
