CJ Koome Orders Transfer of Road Accident Injury Cases from Small Claims to Magistrates’ Courts

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

CJ Koome Orders Transfer of Road Accident Injury Cases from Small Claims to Magistrates’ Courts

Chief Justice Martha Koome announced new guidelines for transferring personal injury claims related to road accidents from Small Claims Courts to Magistrates' Courts. This change aims to improve efficiency and access to justice for Kenyans. Transferred cases will continue from the stage they were at before relocation, and existing orders will remain valid and enforceable.

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