The Milimani Chief Magistrate Court has held a family open day, a timely and noble initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between the court and the public. Speaking during the launch at the law courts on Friday, Chief Justice (CJ) and the President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome stated that the initiative was set to provide a platform to sensitize members of the public about the obligations, services and processes of the family court. "The creation of a dedicated family court is therefore a transformative step to enhancing access to justice, especially for the vulnerable groups," said Koome.
Referring to the Constitution, she stated that "the family is a natural, fundamental unit of the society therefore, in this nature of trying to hold and live the experiences of justice, we must work together." Acknowledging the establishment of the Family Magistrates Court in 2023, the CJ appreciated the courage and dedication of the head of the station stating that it is now standing as a flagship model of Judicial reforms.
Highlighting statistics, Koome announced that in the year 2023 a total 2,383 new cases were filed and impressively 2,355 cases were concluded demonstrating a strong commitment to efficiency and effective service delivery from the onset.
The CJ added that in 2024, the court's performance continued on an upward trajectory with 2,960 cases filed and even a higher number of 3,308 cases finalized.
