The Kenyan Judiciary has rolled out new appellate benches for the Court of Appeal following the recent appointment and swearing-in of 15 additional judges, effective February 13, 2026. This expansion aims to tackle case backlogs and enhance justice delivery across the country.

• Five new appellate benches have been established in Nairobi, with regional stations in Nakuru, Meru, Nyeri, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret also strengthened.
• The expansion is expected to shorten hearing timelines and improve the turnaround of judgments, addressing delays that have sometimes stretched to several years.
• The Judiciary is intensifying broader reforms, including digitalization of court processes and recruitment of more judges and magistrates, to enhance efficiency.