A report released yesterday by Chief Justice David Maraga reveals that 60 per cent of cases are not heard and determined within a year. Text the word 'NEWS' to 22840The Supreme Court had 59 per cent approval rating followed by Environment and Lands Court (31 per cent), Magistrates’ Courts (9 per cent), Kadhi’s Courts (8 per cent), Court of Appeal (7 per cent) and High Court (6 per cent). Dramatic improvementThe total number of resolved cases increased from 272,605 in 2014-15 to 304,182 cases in 2016-17. Labour disputesKericho High Court headed by Justice Mumbi Ngugi scooped the best performing court with a case load of 200 cases and below. Machakos emerged the best court hearing more than 500 cases.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2018 07:18 UTC