E-Filing at Kenya's Court of Appeal
The Judiciary of Kenya has rolled out electronic filing across major courts. The Court of Appeal requires strict digital document standards. Use this checklist before every upload.
Pre-Upload Checklist
- Format: PDF only
- Tenthlining: Every tenth line numbered
- Page numbers: Sequential throughout
- File size: Within portal limits (typically 20–50MB)
- Readability: Clear scan or native text, not blurry images
- Security: No password protection on the PDF
- Metadata: File name reflects document type and case number
Documents Commonly E-Filed
- Notice of Appeal
- Memorandum of Appeal
- Record of Appeal
- Written Submissions
- Applications and affidavits
What Happens When Documents Fail Compliance?
Non-compliant documents may be rejected at upload or flagged by registry staff. This delays your matter and can affect filing deadlines. Formatting errors — especially missing tenthlining — are the most common cause.
How to Prepare Documents Faster
Use automation for repetitive formatting tasks. Tenthlining.com handles line numbering and page numbers for appeal documents, producing e-filing-ready PDFs in minutes.
Conclusion
E-filing rewards advocates who prepare documents correctly the first time. Keep this checklist handy and automate tenthlining to stay ahead of deadlines. See our step-by-step guide.