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March 18, 2026
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Mediation unlocks Sh96bn as more Kenyans ditch court battles

Mediation unlocks Sh96bn as more Kenyans ditch court battles

The Judiciary has been expanding mediation services across the country...

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Kenya's Judiciary has successfully resolved thousands of disputes through mediation and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), releasing over Sh96 billion back into the economy between 2016 and 2025.

  • A total of 35,731 cases were referred to mediation, with Ksh68.9 billion unlocked through the Court-Annexed Mediation Programme.
  • The Judiciary, led by figures like High Court Principal Judge Justice Eric Ogola and Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, has expanded mediation services across 41 counties.
  • Alongside mediation, Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) saw a 85% success rate in resolving 1,073 cases in the 2025/2026 financial year, demonstrating growing public trust in community-based dispute resolution.

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