The Supreme Court is the highest court in Kenya, and all other courts are bound by its decisions. It was established under Article 163 of the Constitution as the final arbiter and interpreter of the Constitution.
It comprises the Chief Justice of Kenya who is the President of the Court, the Deputy Chief Justice who is the Vice-President of the Court and five other Judges. It sits at the Supreme Court Building (formerly the Court of Appeal in Nairobi Central Business District), and has to have a quorum of five judges
Role and functions of the supreme court
- Interpreting the constitution
- Final appellate jurisdiction
- Setting legal precedent
- Protecting individual rights
- Resolving disputes between states
- Advisory role