Azerbaijani delegation explores judicial practices in Kenya PHOTO

A delegation led by Chairman of the Supreme Court and the Judicial and Legal Council of Azerbaijan Inam Karimov and Kenyan officials have discussed judicial reforms.

Karimov was on a visit to Kenya from February 3 to 5, 2025 at the invitation of Chief Justice of Kenya Martha Koome, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

On the first day of the visit, the delegation held a meeting at the Kenyan Supreme Court, where they provided detailed information on the judicial reforms being implemented in Azerbaijan.

The Kenyan side was informed about the ongoing efforts to improve Azerbaijan's judicial system in line with international standards, enhance access to justice, and expand unified judicial practices. Regular initiatives are underway to digitize court services, alongside efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into the judicial process. 

During the meeting, detailed information was presented regarding the work being carried out under the initiative of the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan to enhance the "Electronic Court" information system. A discussion took place about the judicial practices in Azerbaijan. In turn, Martha Koome provided information on the activities of the Kenyan judicial system, its digitalization efforts, and the integration of information technologies into the organisational processes. 

She emphasised the importance of mutual cooperation and the exchange of experience between the judicial systems of the two countries. As part of the visit, the delegation toured key judicial institutions in Kenya, including the National Transcription Center and the Court Customer Service Centre in the Milimani Law Courts. 

They also visited the specialized Kahawa Counter-Terrorism & Cross-Border Crimes Courts and held a meeting with the leadership of the Kenya Bar Association. The parties discussed various topics of mutual interest in the judicial and legal fields. The delegation also visited the Azerbaijani embassy in Nairobi. Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kenya Sultan Hajiyev participated in the meetings.

By Naila Huseynova