On 1st July 2025, Kikuyu Law Courts held an online meeting with lawyers to talk about how the court is working after recent problems. The meeting was led by the Head of Station (HOS). Here’s what you need to know:
1. Criminal Cases Are Still Going On
The court is working with police, prisons, and probation officers to rebuild missing criminal case files.
People facing criminal charges are now attending court sessions at the Police Chapel, which is being used as a temporary courtroom.
New criminal cases are being given hearing dates. Older cases will be mentioned in court again in October.
If someone used a title deed or car logbook as bail, they must now bring a copy of that document along with the bail receipt.
The court, together with police and probation officers, will also visit prisons to help move along cases that are still waiting for reports or more information.
People involved in small or minor criminal cases are encouraged to try solving their cases outside court if possible. This helps to save time and resources.
2. Civil and Family Cases Need Help from Lawyers
Lawyers have been asked to help rebuild missing files for civil and family (succession) cases. The lawyer who started the case (for the person who sued) should take the lead and work with the other lawyer on the case.
Court timetables (called cause lists) will show which cases need to be worked on. Rebuilt files should be handed in after the next date of the case.
For family cases like inheritance that are not disputed, the court will handle them every Friday.
Cases waiting for a judgment will first be called out in court before any decision is made—especially if typed records are missing or if the case must start again.
Appeal cases that need typed records are pushed to October. Another meeting will be held to decide how to handle those cases.
- Where the Court is Operating From
Kikuyu Law Courts will continue operating in Kikuyu town.
Temporary buildings will be put up in the next 30 days to help the court serve people better.
The court registry (where people file their documents) is now working from the Police Station Canteen.
Services like document stamping and certification will start again in August.
4. What the Court Needs and Thanks to Lawyers
The court is finishing up a list of important items it needs, like computers and office equipment, to help it work better. That list will be ready by the end of the day.
The Head of Station thanked all lawyers and members of the Law Society of Kenya for the big support they have given so far.
Final Word to the Public
Everyone is asked to continue supporting the Kikuyu Law Courts during this time. With teamwork and patience, full services will be back soon.
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