
The administrative heart of Kenya's apex court
The Registry of the Supreme Court of Kenya is the administrative arm of the court established under the Supreme Court Act and Rules. It is the interface between the court and litigants, the public, and other justice sector institutions.
The Registry is responsible for receiving and processing all court filings, maintaining the official court records, managing the cause list, issuing certified copies of judgments and orders, and facilitating the overall administrative functions of the court.
Under the leadership of the Registrar, the Registry is staffed by experienced legal and administrative professionals committed to ensuring efficient, transparent and accessible court services in line with the constitutional values of accountability and public participation.
The Registry performs a broad range of judicial and administrative support functions that are essential to the operation of the Supreme Court.
A record of the distinguished officers who have led the Registry of the Supreme Court since its establishment.
Registrar of the Supreme Court
Registrar of the Supreme Court
date_range 2023 – Present
The Registrar is the chief administrative officer of the Supreme Court of Kenya, responsible for the overall management of the Registry and ensuring the efficient operation of the court's administrative and judicial support functions.
LLB, LLM, PhD (Law)
Deputy Registrar, Court of Appeal
Registrar of the Supreme Court
Registrar of the Supreme Court
date_range 2018 – 2023
Served as Registrar during a formative period for the court, overseeing the digitization of court records and the establishment of virtual registry services.
LLB, LLM
Senior Principal Magistrate
Registrar of the Supreme Court
Registrar of the Supreme Court
date_range 2011 – 2018
Served as the inaugural Registrar of the Supreme Court, appointed at the establishment of the court under the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Responsible for setting up all court processes and procedures from scratch.
LLB, Advocate of the High Court
Registrar, High Court of Kenya