Call for Papers

The Supreme Court of Kenya is established under Article 163(1) of the Constitution as the apex Court in Kenya. The inaugural bench of the Supreme Court was appointed on 16^th June, 2011 and assumed office on 26^th August, 2011. Since its establishment, the Court has been instrumental in asserting the supremacy of the Constitution and sovereignty of the people of Kenya; developing rich jurisprudence which not only settles legal issues but also guides the courts below it; and enhancing access to justice in line with its objectives.

 

In commemorating its 12^th year anniversary, the Supreme Court will hold a conference whose main objective is t0 demystify the Court as well as introspect and reflect on its performance since inception. In line with the Judiciary’s blueprint of ‘Social Transformation through Access to Justice’ (STAJ), and the Court’s Strategic Plan 2020-2024, the Court recognises the integral role that its stakeholders play in the achievement of its mandate. Consequently, the Supreme Court calls for papers anchored on the theme ‘Introspecting and Reflecting on the Supreme Court’s Jurisprudence: 12Years of Defending the Constitution.’

 

The papers submitted may include any of the following sub-themes of the said conference:

 

a)    The Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court of Kenya   

b)    The Milestones, challenges and opportunities in the evolution of the Supreme Court of Kenya

c)     Judicial independence, accountability and the Supreme Court of Kenya.

d)    Global Traditions, Practice and Comparative experiences of apex Courts  

e)     Technology and the Supreme Court.

 

 

Submission Guidelines

 

Authors:                                        Interested authors within and without the Kenyan Judiciary

 

Word count:                                The paper should be between 1500 – 2000 words inclusive of footnotes.

 

Referencing Style:                   OSCOLA referencing guidelines

 

Email:                                              The Registrar of the Supreme Court @ rsupremecourt2018@gmail.com

 

Deadline:                                       All papers should be submitted through the email provided by 30^th September, 2024 at 1700 EST.

 

Successful authors will be notified of the selection of their papers. Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special edition publication focused on the SC @12 Conference. For further details or inquiries, please contact the Registrar of the Supreme Court through the email provided herein.  

 

 

Hon. Letizia Wachira

Registrar, Supreme Court of Kenya