Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome has established four new magistrates’ courts in different parts of Kenya as the Judiciary moves to bring court services closer to the public.

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The new courts are located in Emuhaya, Maara, Tarakwa and Kegonga, with the four stations taking effect from September 1, 2026.

According to Gazette Notices dated August 26, 2026, the Emuhaya Magistrates’ Court will operate under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Vihiga High Court.

The Maara Magistrates’ Court will fall under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Chuka High Court, while the Tarakwa Magistrates’ Court will operate under the Eldoret High Court.

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The Kegonga Magistrates’ Court will similarly operate under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Migori High Court.

The courts were established under the Civil Procedure Act, formally bringing the four stations into the judicial structure.

The new courts are expected to improve access to justice for residents in the respective areas by bringing court services closer to communities that may previously have had to travel longer distances to access judicial services.

For residents of Emuhaya, the new court will provide a local avenue for accessing magistrates’ court services while remaining under the oversight of the Vihiga High Court.

In Maara, the new station will serve residents within its jurisdiction under the supervision of the Chuka High Court , while Tarakwa residents will access services under the Eldoret High Court.

The Kegonga court will similarly provide residents with closer access to judicial services under the supervision of the Migori High Court.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke