Jurisdiction

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

The Court exercises its jurisdiction in accordance with the principles set out in Article 159 of the Constitution, which provides that:

• • Judicial authority is derived from the people and is vested in the courts and tribunals established under the Constitution.
  • While exercising judicial authority, the courts and tribunals shall be guided by the following principles:

1. 1. Justice shall be done to all, irrespective of status;
   2. Justice shall not be delayed;
   3. Alternative forms of dispute resolution, including reconciliation, mediation, arbitration, and traditional mechanisms, shall be promoted (subject to Article 159(3));
   4. Justice shall be administered without undue regard to procedural technicalities; and
   5. The purpose and principles of the Constitution shall be protected and promoted.

The Court’s practices and procedures are governed by the Appellate Jurisdiction Act (Cap. 9), and its administration is guided by the Court of Appeal (Organisation and Administration) Act, 2015 (Cap. 9A).