Phase II Court Users Committee initiative
Court Users Committee initiative
Category Archives: JPIP Updates
Enhanced access to justice at Makindu Law Courts
Makindu Law Court was established in 1998. It was constructed by members of the public through the “food for work” programme. The residents bought food and used the proceeds to buy bricks and construct the court. Before the construction of the court, litigants used to travel over 125km to Machakos Law Courts to receive court
KISUMU COUNTY CELEBRATES THE NEW COURT BUILDING OPENED IN NYANDO
Nyando Court was established in 1921 as Native Tribunal. It was renamed Nyando African Court operating from under a tree. The court comprised of a Chief Native Commissioner, an African Court Officer and an African appointed by then the Governor of Kenya. One of the appointees was Shadrack Malo, a former president of the central
Official Opening of the Kigumo Court
The Chief Justice David Maranga officially opened the Kigumo Law Court jointly with members of the local community in Muranga County on 1st of November. The new Law Court now replaces the previous dilapidated buildings which had existed from 1917.The new building consists of three court rooms, three chambers, and registries for each division and
Kenya Law hands over Grey Books for use by Judicial Officers
National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) handed over 620 Grey Books to Judiciary for use by judicial officers. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi received the books and presented them to various courts. The books were printed with the support of the Judiciary Performance Improvement Project (JPIP), a World Bank-funded Project. Kenya Law CEO
DEMYSTIFYING THE COURT THROUGH RADIO PROGRAMMES
Court Users Committee (CUCs) of Lamu Law Court use the local radio station to demystify the role of the court and functions of stakeholders in the justice sector. During the “Live” radio show, members of the public get an opportunity to engage with CUC members including the Magistrates on pertinent issues affecting them at the
HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOLAR TO DELIVER JUSTICE AT KILUNGU LAW COURTS
The installation of solar panels by the Court Users Committee (CUC) has improved delivery of service at the Kilungu Law Courts. The Law Courts had been facing frequent power outages which caused delays in delivery of services. Proceedings in Court were affected as well as the typing of decisions on cases. Court rooms, registries, offices
KAJIADO LAW COURT CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES
The construction site for the new Kajiado High Court building was handed over to Misbah Network Limited Contractors. The new court building will cost Ksh.351million and is expected to take 18 months to complete. The new court will bring justice closer to the residents of the expansive Kajiado County. The Kajiado Law court will be
JUDICIARY CONTINUES TO SET TARGETS
Performance evaluation and target setting exercise was conducted by several teams from the Performance Management and Measurement Steering Committee with technical support from Performance Management Directorate. Using the Performance Management and Measurement Understandings (PMMUs) instruments, the process entailed systematic setting of performance targets and assessing achievements made against evidence of implementation. The highly consultative exercise
KAPSABET RECEIVES COURT DESIGNS
The design for the new Kapsabet High Court was presented to Court Users Committee, Judicial Officers & Staff, other justice sector stakeholders and members of the public. Trioscape Ltd, a consultant firm, after the presentation collected views and suggestions that can be incorporated into the final design of the court. The Judiciary encourages public participation