The Kenya Court System Explained: Magistrates Court to Supreme Court

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The Kenyan court system is a ladder with a clear structure. Knowing which court handles which matter explains why a case starts where it does, and what the routes of appeal look like if it does not end there. Which courts exist, and what does each one handle? Magistrates’ courts , the workhorse of the … Read more

How Long Does a Court Case Take in Kenya?

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“How long will my case take?” is usually the first question a prospective litigant asks, and the honest answer is that it depends. Kenyan courts handle heavy workloads, and timelines vary widely by forum, subject and conduct. What follows is a sober account of what drives duration and what keeps a matter moving. What determines … Read more

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