[3] This jurisdiction includes claims relating to succession; marriage, divorce, maintenance or dowry; adultery; status of widows and children such guardianship, adoption, custody, and legitimacy; land held under African customary tenure; environment disputes; violation of the human rights provided under Article 25 (a) and (b) of the Constitution of Kenya; employment and labor relations; and contempt of court.
The courts, however, do not handle matters concerning murder or where children have been charged alongside adults.
In November 2023 Chief Justice Martha Koome, declared November to be a National Children's Service Month in all court stations to fast track cases involving children, and launched the first such event at the Tononoka Law Courts.
This court is established to ensure effective management of corruption and economic crimes cases.
To avail justice in remote areas, the Judiciary of Kenya operates mobiles courts.