Kenyans will from January 29, 2024, access nine judicial services from various Huduma Centers.
In a statement, Huduma Center said access to judicial services will be simplified through its facilities across the country.
Among the services citizens will access through huduma centers include filing of new civil cases, filing documents in existing cases, request and issuance of mention dates and making general case inquiries.
“Starting January 29, 2024, Kenyans can now access nine essential judicial services conveniently from various Huduma Centers across the country. Your access to justice just got more accessible,” Huduma Center posted on X.
Additionally, citizens will have the option to receive virtual court support through accessible virtual court links.
Additionally, citizens will have the option of receiving virtual court support through accessible virtual court links.
Kenyans to Request Summons in Huduma Centres
Kenyans will also have an opportunity to request and issue summons in the huduma centers.
This service will provide individuals the access to essential notices to appear in divorce cases, extracted court orders, decrees, certified or uncertified proceedings and copies of rulings and judgments.
Under the umbrella of E-filing support, citizens will receive assistance in opening E-filing accounts, recovering lost accounts and resetting E-filing passwords and how to navigate the system.
Kenyans will also be able to receive assistance on how to self-help using the Judiciary Public Information Kiosk.
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Payment of Fines and Deposits
According to the statement, citizens will also have the convenience of paying fines and deposits at designated Huduma Centers.
This service aims to simplify the payment process by issuing payment invoices and facilitating the payment of fines, cash bails, and other deposits in compliance with court orders.
However, these services will be exclusively available in six Huduma Centres, namely GPO Nairobi, City Square, Makadara, Kibra, Eastleigh, and Thika.
This strategic distribution will ensure that citizens from various regions have equal access to these crucial judicial services.
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About Huduma Centre
Huduma Kenya Service Delivery Programme (HKSDP) is a Kenya Vision 2030 Flagship Project established via the Kenya Gazette Notice No. 2177 of 4th April 2014.
The Programme has the mandate to transform Public Service Delivery in order to ensure access to efficient, effective and citizen-centric services through One-Stop-Shop platforms.
Since its inception, the HKSDP has managed to successfully deploy services from various Ministries, Departments, Agencies and County Governments (MDACs) services in the 52 Huduma Centres across the 47 counties countrywide.
This move aligns with the government’s commitment to fostering a more accessible and efficient legal system.
By leveraging the widespread network of Huduma Centers, the judiciary aims to bridge gaps and bring justice closer to the people.
The initiative is expected to significantly reduce the bureaucratic hurdles traditionally associated with legal processes.
Citizens can now look forward to a more streamlined and user-friendly experience when engaging with the judicial system, marking a positive step towards a more inclusive and responsive legal framework in Kenya.