CJ launches Small Claims Court to serve Machakos, Makueni Counties

Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched a Small Claims Court to serve Machakos and Makueni Counties in efforts to enhance access to justice.

Koome says the court will conduct its sittings in Makueni County with a sub-registry for virtual court and e-filing support being maintained at the Machakos Law Courts.

“The inauguration of the Small Claims Court speaks to our commitment to enhance access to justice to all Kenyans and is testimony to the fact that we want our justice system to be people-centred,” She said.

According to the CJ, the Small Claims Courts will reduce cost for hearing and determination of commercial disputes and personal injury claims where claims are below Ksh 1 million, enhance expeditious delivery of justice by ensuring that cases are settled within 60 days of filing claims.

“In pursuit of this agenda, we have carefully selected court stations like Machakos, which have a high case load for targeted intervention through the Small Claims Courts,” She said.

CJ Koome said the Judiciary currently has four operational Small Claims Court in Milimani, Kajiado, Thika and Eldoret, while plans are on course to roll out similar courts in Mombasa, Nakuru, Naivasha, Kisumu, Kakamega and Meru this financial year.