Appeal a Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) decision at the Financial Centre Tribunal
Judiciary Tribunals · sources read 3 Oct 2026
If the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFCA) refused, suspended or withdrew your firm's NIFC certification, or made another decision against you, file a written appeal at the Financial Centre Tribunal through the Judiciary e-filing portal. Email: fct@court.go.ke.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Financial Centre Tribunal, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill (Ground Floor), Nairobi. Email fct@court.go.ke. Filing is on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke).
What you need
- A written application explaining the dispute and the remedy you want
Steps
- Write an application to the Tribunal setting out the NIFCA decision you are challenging and what you want the Tribunal to order.
- File it on the Judiciary e-filing portal (efiling.court.go.ke), which all tribunals use.
- Can't file online? The tribunal registry will help you file. You can also email fct@court.go.ke.
Watch out
- There is a filing fee, but the Tribunal's FAQ doesn't give the amount. Ask the registry before you file.
- Unhappy with the decision? You can appeal to the High Court within the time set by the NIFC Act, 2017.
Who can apply
- Anyone affected by a NIFCA decision or action, including firms seeking NIFC certification and certified NIFC firms.
- Disputes over NIFC certification, withdrawal or suspension of certification, and compliance with NIFCA rules.
Official sources (4)
- Tribunals Frequently Asked Questions tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Know Your Tribunals tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Tribunals site: Financial Centre Tribunal section tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Tribunals Registry Operations Manual (2023) tribunals.judiciary.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026