Indigenous African Justice System: Enhancing Access to Justice to Redress Impunity in Kenya

This book makes a case that the rule of law in Kenya is at cross-roads; first, because it is largely disconnected from the majority of people due to its Eurocentric orientation and, secondly, given its growing tendency to ignore the common good of society. Collectively, contributors to the book argue that traditional justice system has critical advantages, including the use of local languages, affordability, and relatively easy accessibility. The book provides vital data on how language, operating legal logic, accessibility, and cost inhibit access to justice for many Kenyans, especially those based in rural areas. The authors bring together systemic and multidisciplinary approaches to the study of indigenous justice systems and their applicability in Kenya in terms of enhancing delivery of justice.