Chief Justice Martha Koome has declared the Supreme Court will shut down for six weeks starting August 1. The nation's highest court plans to resume regular operations on September 15, 2025. Court officials released the announcement through a gazette notice published July 8. The extended break follows constitutional guidelines and Supreme Court regulations established in 2020. Koome emphasized that the recess aligns with existing legal frameworks governing judicial operations.
The court will maintain limited services during the summer closure period. One duty judge will handle emergency cases that cannot wait until September. Registry staff will continue serving the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM. Public holidays will interrupt regular office hours throughout the recess. Court personnel will remain available for urgent legal matters requiring immediate attention.
Kenya's Supreme Court serves as the final authority on constitutional interpretation and government accountability. The justices hear appeals from lower courts involving constitutional questions and matters of significant public interest. Presidential election disputes fall under their exclusive jurisdiction during contested campaigns. Government entities can request advisory opinions on constitutional issues from the court. The judges need time away from active hearings to complete written decisions and address administrative responsibilities.
The court will maintain limited services during the summer closure period. One duty judge will handle emergency cases that cannot wait until September. Registry staff will continue serving the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM. Public holidays will interrupt regular office hours throughout the recess. Court personnel will remain available for urgent legal matters requiring immediate attention.
Kenya's Supreme Court serves as the final authority on constitutional interpretation and government accountability. The justices hear appeals from lower courts involving constitutional questions and matters of significant public interest. Presidential election disputes fall under their exclusive jurisdiction during contested campaigns. Government entities can request advisory opinions on constitutional issues from the court. The judges need time away from active hearings to complete written decisions and address administrative responsibilities.
