Koome Designates JKIA, Mombasa, Busia Courts to Hear Drug Cases

Koome designates JKIA, Mombasa, Busia courts to hear drug cases

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 — The Judiciary has designated four Magistrates’ Courts as Special Magistrates’ Courts to handle narcotics trafficking and related offences, in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya’s legal response to drug-related crimes. In a gazette notice dated January 16, Chief Justice Martha Koome appointed the JKIA Magistrates’ Court, Kahawa Magistrates’ Court, Mombasa Magistrates’ Court and Busia Magistrates’ Court to hear and determ…

CJ Koome Names Courts to Handle Drug Trafficking Cases

Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court Martha Koome has named four courts that will now handle cases of possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with both local and international links. In a gazette notice dated January 16, 2026, Koome said the move is part of efforts to strengthen the fight against drugs in the country. The courts designated for the task are the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA…