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CJ David Maraga sets rules in bid to fast track 26,000 land cases

Chief Justice David Maraga

Chief Justice (CJ) David Maraga has instructed Principal and Chief Magistrates to strictly handle land cases of property worth Sh20 million and below.

Maraga’s order is expected to set in motion more than 26,000 land cases that had stalled at the magistrates courts following a High Court order that quashed powers given to the lower courts by the National Assembly.

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