Registry Overview2
The administrative heart of Kenya's apex court
The Supreme Court Registry is where all pleadings, supporting documents and all orders and decisions of the Court are recorded and maintained. The main Registry is located in the Supreme Court Building while two Sub-Registries were established in Mombasa and Kisumu on 24th February, 2022.
The Supreme Court registry’s official working hours are 8.30a.m to 5.00p.m. The registry is open from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays or as otherwise directed from time to time by the Chief Justice.
Court Sessions
The Court has three (3) sittings a year
- From 14th January to second Wednesday before Good Friday
- From the first Wednesday after Easter to 31st July
- From 16th September to 20th December
The Language of the Court is English. If a party intends to address the Court in any language other than English, they are to give the Registrar a seven (7) day notice before the hearing date.
