CJ Koome Launches E-filing For All Courts Countrywide
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched e-filing for all courts countrywide, a Data Tracking Dashboard and Causelist Portal marking.
She says this is a giant leap in their commitment to transforming they deliver justice through the strategic use of technology, in alignment with the Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint of the Judiciary.
“Our goal is to enhance productivity, automate processes, digitise services, and establish a paperless environment, thereby making justice more accessible and reducing the geographical barriers to accessing justice,” said the Chief Justice.
She says that E-filing allows for remote case filing, offering a convenient platform for legal practitioners and the public to engage with the justice system online, thereby improving accessibility, efficiency and inclusivity.
“The expansion of e-filing beyond Nairobi began with the rollout in Mombasa County in April 2023, with 13 counties already on-boarded. We are now reaching a national scale with court stations in the remaining 34 counties being on-boarded today. This marks a transformative step in making our justice system more efficient and accessible,” she noted.
To further strengthen these green practices, she directed that pleadings and documents will be accessed and processed online as printing will cease from July 1, 2024.
“No court should print pleadings and documents from July 1, 2024. The resources that go towards purchase of printing paper will be used to buy desktop and laptops,” she said.
She encouraged the legal practitioners and litigants, to familiarize themselves with the e-filing system and to use it to its fullest potential.
“By doing so, you will not only contribute to the improvement of our justice system but also reap the benefits of a more accessible, user-friendly, and efficient platform for the resolution of disputes,” she said.
The integration of our e-filing system with the Uadilifu e-system, operated by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) exemplifies our commitment to interoperability and collaboration across the justice sector.
“This integration facilitates a more coordinated and seamless experience for all users, reflecting our dedication to enhancing the justice delivery system through technological innovation,” Koome said.
“To our sister Justice Sector agencies, including the Attorney General’s Chambers, the ODPP, the Police, the Prisons, Probation and Aftercare Services, Children’s Department, amongst others, I am certain we will continue with the positive trajectory of working closely as we strive to realise the goal of ensuring that the e-filing system is fully integrated and operational within all our institutions. By harnessing the power of technology, we can work together to deliver justice more effectively and expeditiously to the citizens of Kenya,” she said.
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