The Court of Appeal
from the High Court or any other court or tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
It was originally set up in 1950 by the 1902 Order-in-Council as a regional court.
The Court of Appeal is established under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Mandate
The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Superior Courts that is the High Court, The Environment and Land Court and the Employment and Labour relations Court and tribunals as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Vision
To be the ultimate custodian of appellate justice, delivered with fairness, accessibility, integrity, effectiveness, responsiveness, transparency, and accountability.
Mission
To uphold the Constitution of Kenya and the rule of law, develop indigenous and progressive jurisprudence of regional and global relevance, and ensure access to appellate justice for all.
About CoA
About Us
The Court of Appeal is the second highest court in Kenya’s judicial hierarchy. It is a collegial court, operating through a panel of judges who decide cases collectively. Typically, appeals are heard by a bench of three judges, though expanded benches may be constituted for complex cases or matters drawing significant public interest.
Our Core Values
- Independence
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Collegiality
- Commitment
- Transparency
- Accountability
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction of
The Court of Appeal
Under Article 164(3) of the Constitution, the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to hear appeals from:
- The High Court.
- Environment and Land Court.
- Employment and Labour Relations Court.
- Tribunals as designated by an Act of Parliament
Hon. Justice Daniel Musinga, CBS, FCIArb
Leadership
President of
The Court of Appeal
(1) The President of the Court shall—
- (a) be the head of the Court and oversee proper management and administration;
- (b) be responsible for allocation of cases and constitution of benches (ordinary & extraordinary);
- (c) in consultation with the Chief Registrar, give general directions for administration.
(2) Without prejudice to (1), the President shall, in consultation with the Chief Justice, be responsible for—
- Issuing practice directions on conduct of litigation;
- Developing guidelines for expeditious disposal of cases;
- Approval of leave and absence of judges;
- Determination of sittings locations;
- Maintenance of honour and dignity of the Court.
(3) In the absence of the President, functions shall be exercised by the senior most judge stationed at the Office of the President.
Social Transformation Through Access to Justice (STAJ)
What('s) Coming Up / Happened
CoA Events
News
Latest News & Publication
Contacts
Court of Appeal, Nairobi – P.O Box 30187-00100, Nairobi