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 is mandated to administer appellate justice through hearing of appeals from the High Court, Courts of equal status and tribunals as may be prescribed by an Act of Parliament. The Court of Appeal discharges this mandate by developing jurisprudence and providing independent, accessible, fair and responsive fora for dispute resolution.
Vision
The ultimate custodian of the appellate justice delivered with fairness, ease of access, integrity, effectiveness, responsiveness, transparency and accountability to all
Mission
To uphold the Constitution of Kenya, the rule of law, advance indigenous and robust jurisprudence that can be bench marked regionally and globally and provide access to appellate justice for all
About CoA
About Us
The Court of Appeal is the second highest Court in the judicial system. The Court of Appeal is a collegial court meaning it operates through a multi member decision making process. The bench usually comprises an odd number of three judges, however situations may arise where the Court may comprise of an expanded bench of more than three judges.
Our Core Values
- Independence
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Collegiality
- Commitment
- Transparency
- Accountability
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction of
The Court of Appeal
Article 164(3) confers the Court of Appeal jurisdiction to hear appeals from the High Court or any other court or tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
The exercise of jurisdiction by the Court of Appeal is underpinned by the principles enshrined in Article 159 of the Constitution which provides that:
Leadership
President of
The Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal is the second highest Court in the judicial system. The Court of Appeal is a collegial court meaning it operates through a multi member decision making process. The bench usually comprises an odd number of three judges, however situations may arise where the Court may comprise of an expanded bench of more than three judges.
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Contacts
Court of Appeal, Nairobi – P.O Box 30187-00100, Nairobi