Kadhis' Courts Act

4. Establishment of Kadhis' Courts

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

4. Establishment of Kadhis' Courts

(1)In pursuance of Article 170(4) of the Constitution there shall be established such number of kadhi's courts as the Chief Justice may, in consultation with the Chief Kadhi, determine.

(2)The Kadhis' Courts shall have jurisdiction as follows—

(a)three courts shall each have jurisdiction within Kwale District, Mombasa District, Kilifi District and Lamu District;

(b)one court shall have jurisdiction within—

(i)Nyanza Province;

(ii)Western Province; and

(iii)the following districts of Rift Valley Province—West Pokot District;Trans Nzoia District;Elgeyo-Marakwet District;Baringo District;Laikipia District;Nandi District;Uasin Gishu District;Kericho District;Nakuru District;

(c)one court shall have jurisdiction within Wajir District and Mandera District;

(d)one court shall have jurisdiction within the Nairobi Area and the Central and Eastern Provinces except Marsabit District and Isiolo District;

(e)one court shall have jurisdiction in Garissa District and Tana River District;

(f)one court shall have jurisdiction in Marsabit District and Isiolo District.

(3)Each of the Kadhis' Courts shall be a court subordinate to the High Court and shall be duly constituted when held by the Chief Kadhi or a Kadhi.

(4)A Kadhi's Court may be held at any place within the area of jurisdiction of the court.[Act No. 13 of 1972, Sch., Act No. 16 of 1977, Sch., Act No. 11 of 1983, Sch., Act No. 18 of 1986, Sch.]

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Source: Kenya Law