Court of Appeal
Established under Article 164 of the Constitution of Kenya
About the Court of Appeal
Constitutional Mandate
The Court of Appeal is established under Article 164 of the Constitution of Kenya as one of the superior courts, mandated to administer appellate justice across the nation.
Jurisdiction
The Court hears appeals arising from the High Court, Employment and Labour Relations Court, Environment and Land Court, and other courts or tribunals as prescribed by Act of Parliament.
Court President
The Judges elect a President from among themselves in accordance with Article 164(2). The current President is Hon. Justice Daniel K. Musinga, CBS, FCIArb.
(Judicature Act)
Judges
Stations
Circuit Courts
Court Stations & Circuit Courts
| # | Permanent Bench | Sub-Registries & Circuits |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
Nairobi
|
Garissa
|
| 02 |
Nakuru
|
|
| 03 |
Kisumu
|
Kisii
|
| 04 |
Mombasa
|
Malindi
|
| 05 |
Nyeri
|
Meru
|
| 06 |
Eldoret
|
|
| 07 |
Meru
|
Embu
|
| 08 |
Kakamega
|
Busia
|
| 08 |
Kisumu
|
Kisii
|
Mandate, Leadership & Administration
The Court of Appeal is tasked with developing sound indigenous jurisprudence and provides independent, accessible, fair, and responsive forums for dispute resolution throughout the Republic of Kenya.
It hears appeals arising from decisions of the High Court, Employment and Labour Relations Court, Environment and Land Court, and other courts or tribunals as provided by law.
(1) The President of the Court shall—
- (a) be the head of the Court and oversee proper management and administration;
- (b) be responsible for allocation of cases and constitution of benches (ordinary & extraordinary);
- (c) in consultation with the Chief Registrar, give general directions for administration.
(2) Without prejudice to (1), the President shall, in consultation with the Chief Justice, be responsible for—
- Issuing practice directions on conduct of litigation;
- Developing guidelines for expeditious disposal of cases;
- Approval of leave and absence of judges;
- Determination of sittings locations;
- Maintenance of honour and dignity of the Court.
(3) In the absence of the President, functions shall be exercised by the senior most judge stationed at the Office of the President.
The Registrar performs duties as provided under Section 22 of the Court of Appeal (Organization and Administration) Act, and is in particular responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Court.
The Registrar ensures the efficient functioning of all court registries, manages court records, and supports the administration of justice across all stations.