The Judiciary has resolved to enforce the policy of 'no adjournment' in the superior courts.
Chief Justice Martha Koome in a communique on Wednesday said the move will ensure efficiency and tackle the problem of delays in the conclusion of cases.
Koome said adjournments will be granted only in the most exceptional circumstances.
"The superior courts will continue to promote the uptake and use of alternative forms of dispute resolution," Koome said.
According to the directive, the Court of Appeal will undertake a case audit of appeals/applications where the Court has granted stay of proceedings orders.
This, Koome said, will help to fast-track the hearing and determination of such pending appeals/applications.
"The High Court will undertake a Rapid Results Initiative to prepare Records of Appeal to enable fast tracking of criminal appeals at the Court of Appeal," Koome said.
The CJ said it had been resolved that the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary will streamline the process of transfer of staff.
This is in a view to ensuring that each court station is optimally staffed to support judicial processes including with adequate number of interpreters.
It was further resolved that Judges will give their input on the Peer Review Rules to enable their finalisation and operationalisation.
The superior courts will also be required to enhance the docket management system to streamline case management.
Koome called upon stakeholders in the justice sector to support and work with the Judiciary in enhancing efforts geared at expeditious resolution of cases.
The Judiciary consists of five Superior courts; the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Employment and Labor Relations Court, and the Environment and Land Court.
The CJ had summoned top judges to a meeting to brief them on the talks she held with President William Ruto.
Koome's three-day meeting with heads of court stations that started Monday in Naivasha was aimed at finding ways of expediting public interest cases.
The Chief Justice told the judges the State House meeting was meant to resolve challenges in the administration of justice and that it does not undermine judicial independence.
She however urged the courts to introspect over the manner they have handled cases that affect public interest and policy.
The Chief Justice said the Judiciary can engage in any constructive conversations that enable courts to function optimally but was quick to warn that the Judiciary will not entertain any talks on how cases should be decided.
"That must always remain a no-go zone," she said.
The meeting at Naivasha's Great Rift Valley Lodge was also meant to discuss judicial independence, performance and accountability.
