Appeal a County Education Board decision at the Education Appeals Tribunal
Judiciary Tribunals · sources read 3 Oct 2026
If you disagree with a decision of your County Education Board, appeal to the Education Appeals Tribunal on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke, Tribunals tab). You don't need a lawyer, and a parent or guardian can represent you.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke, Tribunals tab). Office: Education Appeals Tribunal, Kenya Re Towers, Ground Floor, Upper Hill Close, Nairobi. Email edutr@court.go.ke.
Steps
- Make sure the County Education Board has made a decision on your issue. The Tribunal hears appeals against those decisions.
- File your appeal on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke) under the 'Tribunals' tab.
- Can't file online? The tribunal registry will help you file. You can also email edutr@court.go.ke.
- If both sides agree, the Tribunal can use mediation (ADR). Any agreement is recorded as a binding order.
Watch out
- No lawyer needed. You can argue the appeal yourself or through a representative, such as an advocate, parent or guardian.
- You don't have to be in Nairobi. The Tribunal sits virtually and hears cases from across the country.
- Unhappy with the Tribunal's decision? Appeal to the High Court (Civil Division), and that appeal is final.
Who can apply
- Anyone unhappy with a County Education Board decision: learners, parents, sponsors, education partners, county governments, trade unions and others.
- Typical issues: denied exams or exam certificates, school fees overcharging, denied admission, unfair exclusion of learners, a school's deregistration, and corporal punishment.
Official sources (3)
- Tribunals Frequently Asked Questions tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Know Your Tribunals tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Tribunals Registry Operations Manual (2023) tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026