House of Reconciliation Alternative Justice Systems Centre continues to pride in being the haven of hope for justice seekers in Nakuru County.
Situated at ACK Imani Mall, the centre serves as alternative door to justice other than the Law Courts.
The centre is an idea of the Nakuru Church Leaders Platform in collaboration with the Judiciary.
It was opened by Chief Justice and President of Supreme Court Martha Koome on June 4, 2024.
In an interview with famousnakuru.co.ke, the House of Reconciliation AJS Centre’s Administrator Hilda Mukui lauded the centre for the role it has played in matters justice.
She informed that the Centre has three spacious chambers where cases are heard through AJS mechanisms by a panel trained by Judiciary and other partners.
According to her, some of the cases handled here are referrals from the courts where the parties’ agreement is taken back to court for finalization into binding.
However, if the centre is unable to find a solution between parties, then a referral is also made to the courts.
Ms Mukui calls on Nakuru residents to embrace the centre as it has there is no cost charges.
“I am grateful to work in this centre because we are able to make peace and reconciliation between parties. Here we do it at zero cost,” she said.
Since establishment, the Centre has handled over 50 cases and Ms Hilda notes that about 20 cases were successful.
According to her, through the Centre, many relationships have been restored through AJS mechanisms with end results being a win-win situation.
SPEAK Kenya is one of the Organizations working closely with such AJS centres.
In ensuring AJS’ success, SPEAK Kenya has trained several paralegals who also help at grassroot level and make referrals.
Project Officer at SPEAK Kenya Gladys Muigai opines that AJS cannot be ignored especially at the moment when there are several conflicts in communities especially on matters land and success.
She adds that as an Organization that believes in justice for all, will continue to work with like minded people and organizations towards the same.
This is enabled through PLEAD II with support from EU through UNDP Amkeni Wakenya.
“We have been able to train paralegals who turn out to play key role on matters access to justice at grassroot level,” she stated.