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Alternative justice system reduces backlog of cases and tedious court trips

Makadara Law Courts. AJS is a system that allows litigants in criminal and civil cases to resolve disputes outside the jurisdiction of the courts [Lilian Chepkoech, Standard]

The Gospel of Matthew advises citizens to resolve disputes with their adversaries before being handed over to judges who may throw them into prison.

With prison congestion, family wrangles, and business disputes escalating, former Chief Justice David Maraga launched the Alternative Justice System (AJS) on August 26, 2020.

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