What if Kenya’s busiest court could heal instead of just punish?

At Makadara Law Court, East and Central Africa’s largest by case volume, judges, magistrates, and justice stakeholders gathered to explore a radical shift toward therapeutic jurisprudence.

The challenge? Breaking the cycle of defendants with mental health issues and trauma rotating endlessly through the system.

The workshop produced concrete recommendations for change, from specialised mental health courts to trauma-informed practices that could transform how Kenya treats its most vulnerable citizens.

Read the full workshop report and recommendations.