CJ Koome orders Appeal judges to hear, decide cases within a year

Chief Justice Martha Koome, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika join Nakuru women prison for a dance during the launch of Court of Appeal, Nakuru Station on September 23, 2022. [Harun Wathari, Standard]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has ordered the Court of Appeal judges to hear and determine cases within a year of their filing.

She said the move will ensure that backlog of cases is dealt with, noting that there are about 1,500 pending appeal cases in Nakuru. Justice Koome issued the directive yesterday when she launched the Court of Appeal, Nakuru Station.