Chief Justice Martha Koome Advocates for Mediation in Succession Disputes
The Chief Justice’s unwavering support for mediation aligns seamlessly with the judiciary’s unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms.
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In a compelling address at the Eldoret law court in Uasin Gishu County, Chief Justice Martha Koome has passionately advocated for the adoption of mediation as a primary recourse for resolving succession disputes.
She underscored the detrimental impact of protracted inheritance battles on families, emphasizing the emotional strain and financial burdens associated with lengthy court proceedings.
Koome has vehemently urged families embroiled in succession disputes to embrace mediation as a transformative approach to resolving their conflicts. She astutely highlighted the potential of mediation to restore harmony and amicable relations within families torn apart by inheritance disagreements.
The Chief Justice’s unwavering support for mediation aligns seamlessly with the judiciary’s unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms.
She commended the Alternative Justice System’s (AJS) instrumental role in alleviating the overwhelming backlog of land and succession cases clogging court dockets, emphasizing its success in facilitating amicable settlements.
In essence, Chief Justice Koome’s address conveyed the following key messages:
- Succession disputes involving children are a primary cause of the overwhelming backlog of cases in Kenyan courts.
- Mediation offers a viable and effective alternative to lengthy and expensive court proceedings, promoting amicable resolutions and restoring family harmony.
- The judiciary wholeheartedly embraces mediation as a cornerstone of its commitment to
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