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 system, … 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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