This archive report was first published on 6 July 2020.
July 6, 2020 - Nairobi's Makadara Law Courts has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations by commencing the digitization of court records, as directed by Chief Justice David Maraga.
According to Chief Magistrate Emily Ominde, the e-filing system will enable law firms, lawyers, prosecutors, and litigants to file cases from the comfort of their offices or homes, streamlining the process and reducing physical interactions.
The system will also allow litigants to assess costs, pay, and serve court papers to defendants electronically, further increasing efficiency.
Under the new system, court users will be required to register themselves through a portal – efiling.court.go.ke – to log on, upload documents, and assess fees to be charged.
Once the files are submitted to the court registry online, the matter will be placed before a judge for hearing.
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Ann Amadi emphasized that the system is designed to increase efficiency in handling cases, aligning with the Judiciary's efforts to incorporate technology in delivering services to Kenyans.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Judiciary has been leveraging technology to conduct hearings, deliver judgments, and rulings while adhering to physical distancing protocols issued by the Ministry of Health.
