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23 July
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Promoting Alternative Justice Systems (AJS)

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Informal justice systems, such as customary and traditional dispute resolution mechanisms, are often more accessible and affordable than formal justice systems. Indeed, a ‘Justice Needs and Satisfaction Survey’ that the Judiciary conducted in 2017, showed that only 10% of those with justice needs use the formal justice institutions to solve their legal problems. However, these systems need strengthening to ensure fairness and alignment with human rights standards. Recognizing the importance of Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) and in line with the constitutional directive in Article 159(2)(c) of the Constitution, the Judiciary significant efforts have been undertaken to enhance these systems. The most...

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23 July
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Virtual Courts

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23 July
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Leveraging on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote Access to Justice

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The advent of digital technology offers enormous potential to broaden access to justice. The Judiciary has been proactive in embracing technology in its justice system. The application of technology in the justice sector, including virtual courts, e-filing systems, and case tracking system has been transformative. E-filing is another game-changing innovation in Kenya's justice sector. The digitization of court records and processes not only reduces the time taken to file and process cases but also increases transparency. Moreover, it facilitates the tracking of case progress, helping to mitigate the backlog of cases that often hampers the swift dispensation of justice. Tracing the journey...

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23 July
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Small Claims Court

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In line with the Small Claims Court Act, 2016 the Judiciary has operationalized the Small Claims Courts (SCCs). The underpinning logic behind the establishment and subsequent operationalization of the Small Claims Courts is to enhance the access to and expeditious delivery of justice and to further provide a platform within the justice system where civil and commercial disputes whose value does not exceed Kshs 1 million are dealt with in a simple, efficient and cost-efficient manner. The establishment of the court was also part of a wider initiative to enhance the ease of doing business in the country, by creation...

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22 July
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Hon. Paul Ndemo Maina, OGW

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22 July
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Hon. Anne A. Amadi, CBS

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22 July
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Hon. Justice Oscar Amugo Angote

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17 July
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Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium & Exhibition kick-off in Nairobi

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News Editors. MONDAY, July 17, 2023. Nairobi. News Release CJ Martha Koome opens the Employment and Labour Relations Court Annual Symposium The Employment and Labour Relations Annual Symposium and Exhibition (ELRASE) kicked-off in Nairobi on Monday 17 that also saw the court and its stakeholders celebrate 10 years of judicial service delivery to Kenyans. Speaking at the event Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary has established three divisions to enable the institution tackle the challenges of the ELRC’s caseload effectively and delivering justice without delay. She said the Judiciary has taken decisive steps to accelerate service delivery in the capital by creating the...

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11 July
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Advocates

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