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Constitution of Kenya

169. Subordinate courts

Edition: 2010-09-03 · In force

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169. Subordinate courts

(1)The subordinate courts are—

(a)the Magistrates' courts;

(b)the Kadhis’ courts;

(c)the Courts Martial; and

(d)any other court or local tribunal as may be established by an Act of Parliament, other than the courts established as required by Article 162(2).

(2)Parliament shall enact legislation conferring jurisdiction, functions and powers on the courts established under clause (1).

Case law referring to this provision

Katiba Institute & 2 others v Attorney General & another; Judicial Service Commission & 10 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition 268 of 2018 & Petition 251 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 1610 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 February 2025) (Judgment)

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Source: Kenya Law