Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the upcoming Easter recess for the Supreme Court of Kenya.
In a notice on Tuesday, March 17, the Chief Justice clarified the timeline for the recess, revealing that it will run until April.
“The Chief Justice gives notice that the Supreme Court Easter recess will commence on Thursday 26th March, 2026, and terminate on Wednesday 8th April, 2026 both days inclusive,” the notice read.
Despite the recess, the court will continue to handle critical and time-sensitive cases through designated judicial arrangements.
“The duty Judge will be available during recess to deal with urgent matters,” the notice added.
Additionally, the Supreme Court registry will remain operational throughout the recess, ensuring that essential services remain accessible to court users on working days.
“During this period, the Supreme Court Registry shall be open to the public from 8.30 a.m to 5.00 p.m. on all weekdays other than public holidays,” the notice concluded.
