New Kadhi’s Court Sub-Registry Opens in Mumias to Serve Western Kenya Muslims
Mumias inaugurates a Kadhi’s Court sub-registry to ease access for Muslims from Mumias and neighboring areas, reducing travel to Kakamega and Bungoma.
By John Mtongoi Newsroom
August 19, 2026
2 min read
A new Kadhi’s Court sub-registry has been established at the Mumias Law Courts, set to officially open on August 21, 2026. This development will provide Muslims in Mumias and surrounding sub-counties with closer access to Islamic court services.
The sub-registry will serve residents from Mumias, Matungu, Butere, Khwisero, and nearby areas, eliminating the need for long trips to Kakamega or Bungoma for Kadhi’s Court matters. It aims to streamline case management and reduce the burden on the main Kakamega Kadhi’s Court.
Services and Leadership
Kakamega Kadhi Sheikh Ally Wayu Bakari will oversee the new facility. He emphasized the sub-registry’s role in resolving family disputes in accordance with Islamic principles, providing a formal avenue for justice within the Muslim community.
Initially, the sub-registry will operate from an open area at the Mumias Law Courts due to the lack of dedicated office space. Sheikh Wayu has appealed to Muslim organizations and donors to support the provision of a container that can be converted into proper offices.
Community Impact and Support
- Muslim leaders, including Mumias Muslim Community Chairman Ismail Muchelule, have welcomed the sub-registry, highlighting its potential to facilitate formal dispute resolution and reduce pending cases.
- Muchelule encouraged the community to utilize the Kadhi’s Court system rather than informal mechanisms for resolving disputes.
- The sub-registry will handle administrative functions such as filing documents, paying fees, and managing case information, linking directly to the main court registry.
Judiciary Collaboration
Sheikh Wayu acknowledged the Judiciary’s support, particularly the Registrar of the Magistrate and Kadhi’s Courts and the Mumias Law Courts leadership, for enabling the establishment of the sub-registry.
This new facility marks a significant step in expanding access to Islamic legal services in Western Kenya, improving convenience and efficiency for Muslims in the region.
