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March 9, 2026
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Judiciary adds 15 Small Claims courts, two appellate courts to cut travel, delays

Judiciary adds 15 Small Claims courts, two appellate courts to cut travel, delays

Chief Justice Martha Koome gazettes new Court of Appeal stations in Kakamega and Meru, raises total to eight; Small Claims Courts increase to 55 nationwide...

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The Kenyan Judiciary has announced significant expansions to its court system, establishing two new Court of Appeal stations and adding 15 Small Claims Courts across the country.

  • The new Court of Appeal stations are located in Kakamega and Meru, bringing the total to eight.
  • Key initiative driven by Chief Justice Martha Koome to decentralize services and improve access to justice.
  • The 15 Small Claims Courts are strategically placed in various towns to ease pressure on magistrates' courts and expedite dispute resolution for small monetary values.

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