small claims courts Stories

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu slams Office of the President for stalled small claims courts in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Nancy Gathungu pointed out that responsibility for completing the courts in Dagoretti, Kasarani, Mihango and Huruma was handed over to the Judiciary t...

High Court declares Small Claims decisions rendered after 60 days as null and void
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

He further stated that the Small Claims Court Act and its accompanying Rules do not provide for an extension of the 60-day timeframe, and the trial co...

Completion of four small claims courts in Nairobi stalled despite Judiciary takeover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The courts were initially planned under NMS as part of an effort to expand access to justice in low-income areas.

Mombasa residents encouraged to utilise small claims courts for swift justice
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 16, 2024

Normally, the small claims court takes less than 60 days to resolve disputes involving less than one million shillings, and 90 per cent of cases submi...

Media urged to shine light on small claims courts for easy justice in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2024

Mombasa's media outlets are being called upon to play a crucial role in educating residents about the workings of small claims courts and e-Justice se...

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