July 9, 2015 Nairobi: The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) and Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) have today signed an agreement initiating a partnership between the two Associations that will see the development of a Commercial Bench Book for Kenya. According to KAM Chief Executive, Ms. Phyllis Wakiaga the commercial bench book will provide judicial officers with a quick reference guide detailing key considerations to make in the handling of a commercial case.
The Commercial Bench Book will be a tool to be used by every member of the Judiciary and will provide for local and international best practice in handling commercial disputes; relevant precedence; landmark cases that inform judgments; key laws utilized in commercial cases ultimately improving case-flow management and increasing the speed at which cases are handled therefore reducing the cost to businesses.