The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding.

The judges started working on September 16, hoping to clear a backlog of cases by October 11.

“Due to financial challenges, the court was forced to call off its sessions in May and June, 2024. This has contributed to the increasing case backlog which stands at over 260 pending matters,” a statement from the court said.

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding.

The judges started working on September 16, hoping to clear a backlog of cases by October 11.

“Due to financial challenges, the court was forced to call off its sessions in May and June, 2024. This has contributed to the increasing case backlog which stands at over 260 pending matters,” a statement from the court said.

Among the cases is the one of Kenyan opposition leader Marth Karua against the government, which will come up on September 24. Karua alleges that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya declared William Ruto president after the 2022 general election in violation of the Constitution and laws of Kenya.

She also alleges that the Supreme Court presidential dispute resolution process failed to properly adjudicate the resultant dispute in accordance with the Constitution and laws of Kenya.

A matter pitting DR Congo and Rwanda over the insecurity in eastern Congo will come up on September 26.

The court will also hear a petition filed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, disputing his impeachment in 2020.