Chief Justice Marth Koome will on Monday preside over the launch of the e-filing system in all courts.
The event will also unveil the Data Tracking Dashboard and the Cause List Portal(court case timetable).
The electronic system was first launched by former Chief Justice David Maraga.
In March 2023, Chief Justice Martha Koome announced plans to introduce electronic case filing in all court stations across the country.
This followed a successful implementation in Nairobi.
The e-filling system provides both citizens and non-citizens with a platform to initiate and complete the process of filing cases digitally.
It also provides them with a way of making e-payments and e-receipting.
How to register
According to the Judiciary, to access the platform you need to register online for a user ID and password.
Then visit the Judiciary website at http://judiciary.go.ke or directly visit http://efiling.court.go.ke.
Once there, you click the link sign up for an account and have it activated.
The system gives law firm owners the option of creating multiple users in the account.
"If you own a law firm and need to file cases for your clients and have several advocates in your firm register, you can create multiple users in the account to manage the electronic filing for the firm," the Judiciary said on their X account.
Likewise, those with organisations in need of filing a case can create multiple users in the account to manage the electronic filing.
This is especially true if the organisation has several advocates in it.
Who can file a case
Anyone.
Whether you are a member of the public, a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), or work at an organisation or a government agency, you are cleared to file a case.
The agencies include the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Attorney General's Office and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The Judiciary has noted that government agencies account for criminal matters will be provided by the court.
Requirements before filing a case
Before filing a case through the system, ensure you have an active account in the system and a valid email address.
Ensure you have selected the right court where you want to file and that you have all case documents in soft copy and PDF.
Documents are uploaded in PDF and the maximum upload size is 50mb.
The documents should be properly named; Affidavit, Annexures, plaint.
You should also make sure that you have enough money to pay court fees either in M-Pesa or the bank.
You also need internet connection to your computer.
Further, ensure that you have the ID number, email and phone number of the parties you are representing.
You should also ensure you have the email address for the other party/ parties to facilitate e-service.
