Kenyans can now access up to nine essential Judiciary services at Huduma Centres, a move that adds to the wide catalogue of government services citizens can access under one roof.
This directive aims to increase access to justice for Kenyans as part of the Judiciary's larger strategy.
In a notice dated January 29, Huduma Kenya announced that all Kenyans will also be able to file for a civil case, obtain documents from an existing case and obtain mention dates from all centres across the country.
GPO Nairobi, City Square, Makadara, Kibra, Eastleigh, and Thika Huduma Centres were chosen to pilot six other services as the judiciary looks to scale the service to different facilities across the country.
It is now possible to file a new case at the nearest centre using the following processes.
To file a plea, follow these steps at your nearest Huduma Centre:
Head to the Judiciary desk.
Bring along a valid National Identification card or passport.
Make sure you have a pre-prepared scanned pleading in PDF format.
Have enough money with you to cover any fines, deposits and court fees.
Once you have presented all three documents, the service desk will create an e-filing account for you.
If you already have an account, you'll need to provide your password.
The service desk will then book a case from your account and give you a case number.
If it's a virtual case, the desk will also provide you with the hearing date and link.
Upon presentation of ID cards from their respective law firms or advocates, court registry staff at Huduma Centre will also be able to serve advocates and law firm representatives.
Furthermore, Huduma Centers had previously expanded services offered to include pension claims.
