Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes courts: how corruption cases are tried
Judiciary of Kenya · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Corruption and economic crimes cases are tried by special magistrates. In Nairobi the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court sits at Forodha House, Milimani, and appeals go to the High Court.
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- Where
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court, Forodha House, Milimani, Nairobi (and special magistrates gazetted for other areas); appeals at the High Court
Steps
- The EACC investigates and sends its report, with any recommendation to prosecute, to the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
- If charged, the case is heard only by a special magistrate appointed by the Chief Justice for that area or case.
- The trial should run day to day, as far as practicable, until it is finished.
- If you disagree with the magistrate's decision, appeal to the High Court, which hears appeals from magistrates' courts.
Watch out
- A special magistrate must be, or have been, a chief or principal magistrate, or an advocate of at least 10 years' standing.
- The Milimani court can take evidence from witnesses by video, including witnesses who are abroad.
- The special magistrate can also try other charges brought against the accused in the same trial.
Who can apply
- Cases of corruption, bribery, economic crimes and related offences, including conspiracy or attempts to commit them.
Official sources (4)
- Magistrate Courts judiciary.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- High Court of Kenya judiciary.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- CJ and CRJ engage with Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on enhancement of service delivery judiciary.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, No. 3 of 2003 (Rev. 2016) eacc.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026