Chief Justice Martha Koome Establishes Four New Magistrates’ Courts
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established four new Magistrates’ Courts in different parts of the country in a move aimed at expanding access to justice. The new courts are located in Kegonga, Emuhaya, Maara and Tarakwa. In a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026, Koome established the Kegonga Magistrates’ Court within the supervisory jurisdiction of [...] The post Chief Justice Martha Koome…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established four new Magistrates' Courts across the country with the goal of improving access to justice. The new courts have been set up in Kegonga, Emuhaya, Maara, and Tarakwa. These courts have been under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Migori High Court, Vihiga High Court, Chuka High Court, and Eldoret High Court, respectively.
The Kegonga Magistrates' Court, for instance, became operational on September 1, 2026, and is expected to bring judicial services closer to residents in Kegonga and its surrounding areas. Similarly, the Emuhaya, Maara, and Tarakwa Magistrates' Courts commenced operations on the same date and aim to provide judicial services to their respective communities more efficiently.
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