The Small Claims Court project in Mombasa has gained significant success in improving access to justice and empowering the local community and vulnerable groups such as women and small business owners.
This was realised in a meeting organised by Sisters of Justice (S4J) to review the first phase of the project, share insights, and build on the success while addressing existing challenges.
The project has raised awareness about the court operation and provided the mechanism for resolving disputes, minimising cases of members taking matters into their own hands to solve their disputes, and most of them end up committing crimes like killing or hurting the other party instead of bringing them before the Small Claims Court.
Speaking at the Royal Court Hotel Mombasa, Naila Abdallah, Director of the S4J, stated that the meeting aimed at highlighting the court's role in enhancing justice for the small businesses and the community, particularly amidst the current economic challenges facing Kenya.
