Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed 129 judicial officers to serve as adjudicators in small claims courts across Kenya. This move aims to provide faster and more affordable justice for civil disputes.

• The 129 judicial officers were appointed for a period of 12 months, effective from September 1, 2025.
• These courts handle civil disputes involving claims up to Ksh1 million.
• The appointments were made by CJ Koome in a gazette notice dated September 26, 2025, under Section 6(2) of the Small Claims Court Act, 2016.
• This announcement follows the Judicial Service Commission's promotion of 117 judicial officers previously announced on September 18, 2025.