The Supreme Court will go on recess from Sunday, December 21, 2025, until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced.
During this period, the court will not hold full hearings, though a duty judge will remain on standby to handle urgent matters.
“During this period, the Supreme Court Registry shall remain open to the public from 8.30 am to 5 pm on all weekdays other than public holidays,” Koome said.
The recess is expected to affect litigation schedules, including appeals and constitutional petitions, and parties are advised to plan accordingly.
Emergency cases, such as urgent injunctions, can still be processed by the duty judge, but normal hearings will resume after the break.
In the same gazette notice, Koome also revealed several key judicial and administrative appointments.
A new Environment and Land Court station will be established in Limuru to enhance access to justice in the region.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), under the Sports Act (Cap. 223), appointed Allan Mola Owinyi as Deputy Chairperson of the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT).
His five-year term began on October 7, 2025, and will run until May 16, 2030.
Additionally, five new members have been named to the Tribunal for a five-year term starting September 15, 2025.
They are Eddie Omondi, Victor Obwaya Omwebu, Aleli Peris Mukoko, Nicodemus Kimanthi Musau, and Luke Wamugunda Irungu.
These appointments aim to strengthen the Tribunal’s capacity to handle the growing number of sports-related cases in the country.
The announcements stresses ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of Kenya’s judicial system while ensuring essential services continue even during recess periods.
