Judiciary expands Alternative Justice System footprint with Embu regional launch

The Judiciary has continued to expand its Alternative Justice System (AJS) footprint with the recent regional launch in Embu. The rollout was spearheaded by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who emphasized the importance of the AJS in providing an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for communities that have historically been underserved by the formal justice system. The AJS, which was first introduced in 2019, aims to provide a more accessible and efficient way of resolving disputes, particularly for rural and marginalized communities. The Embu launch is part of a broader effort to increase access to justice for all Kenyans, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people in the region. The AJS has been shown to reduce the backlog of cases in the formal justice system, while also providing a more cost-effective and time-efficient way of resolving disputes. With the Embu launch, the Judiciary is one step closer to achieving its goal of making justice more accessible and affordable for all Kenyans.