Consultant to Develop Guidelines for Handling Petty Sessions in Magistrates’ Courts

The Kenyan Judiciary is an independent, transparent, and accountable institution anchored in Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. Deriving its authority directly from the people of Kenya, the Judiciary is committed to upholding the National Values and Principles of Governance enshrined under Article 10. Its overarching mission is to administer justice fairly, impartially, and expeditiously while expanding access to legal remedies and advancing local jurisprudence in alignment with the rule of law. Pursuant to Article 159(2)(c) of the Constitution, the Judiciary is explicitly mandated to promote alternative forms of dispute resolution. This commitment is anchored in the Judiciary's...