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According to the Judiciary, the Division is expected to enhance access to justice by providing a dedicated forum for tribunal appeals, improve efficiency and reduce case backlogs, promote consistency in decisions involving specialized tribunal matters, and strengthen the delivery of timely, efficient and people-centred justice.
Under the new system, the public will be able to track how individual judicial officers manage their caseloads, including the number of matters concluded and those left pending. This marks a shift from evaluating the Judiciary as a whole to examining the output of each officer, a change likely to influence conduct and expectations within the courts.
The meeting, chaired by Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome, brought together leaders from across the justice sector to tackle long-standing challenges.
The Judicial Service Commission oversees the recruitment, discipline, and supervision of judicial officers, making impartiality among its members crucial to maintaining trust in the justice system.
Sheria Mtaani urged Chief Justice Koome to consider a more flexible approach that would allow magistrates to complete cases they had substantially managed or where judgments were reserved before stepping down.
Justice Ibrahim died at 4.30 pm on December 17, 2025, after a period of illness. Sources close to the family said he had been taken to India for medical treatment, but doctors later advised that he be brought back to Kenya so he could spend his final days at home.
The report attributes the improvement to mobile courts, service weeks and the digital platform Mahakama Popote, which redistributed cases and eased pressure on congested stations, especially in underserved regions.
According to the State of the Judiciary Annual Report 2024/2025, ten counties accounted for 68 per cent of all filings in the past year, underscoring deep regional differences in population density, economic activity and access to legal services.
The courts were introduced to tackle the persistent backlog of cases that has slowed down the judiciary for years. They handle disputes involving sums below Sh1 million and are designed to manage common cases such as sale and supply contracts, debt recovery, claims for personal injury, and other routine matters.
Koome said the Judiciary remains fully committed to implementing the Children Act 2022, terming it a transformative law that reshapes how the justice system treats children.
Speaking at the official opening of the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migrant Judges (IARMJ) in Nairobi, Koome highlighted the critical role of the Judiciary in ensuring justice and humanity in managing global displacement challenges.
Speaking during the launch of the Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report 2024–2025 and the Justice Sector Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Framework at Safari Park Hotel on November 10, Murkomen said no institution can work effectively in isolation.