We audit the Judiciary to ensure that it exercises the judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya through prudent use of its given resources, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law.
This translates to improved service delivery in the courts such as:
The Supreme Court is the highest Court.It comprises the Chief Justice (President of the Court), the Deputy Chief Justice (Vice-President) and five judges.
The Court of Appeal handles appeals arising over the decisions of the High Court as well as any other court or Tribunal as provided for in Law. The court comprises a maximum of 30 Judges.
The High Court has jurisdiction to hear all criminal and civil cases as well as appeals from the lower courts. The High Court comprises a maximum of 150 judges.
Magistrates’ Courts deals with the majority of cases in Kenya. There are 116 court stations manned by at least 455 magistrates.
Kadhis Courts deal with cases such as family and succession, while appeals go to High Court. They have authority to hear cases on marriage, divorce and inheritance where those involved are Muslims.
Tribunals are bodies established by Acts of Parliament to exercise judicial or quasi-judicial functions. They supplement ordinary courts in the administration of justice. Tribunals, however, do not have penal jurisdiction.
