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The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has announced that the Court of Appeal will, for the first time, sit in the South-East Region to hear and determine 24 appeals originating from the Southern and Eastern Provinces.
The announcement was made in a public notice issued on March 2, 2026, from the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown. According to the statement, the move is in line with the commitment of the Honourable Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda, to make justice more accessible, affordable and responsive to the needs of all citizens.
The Judiciary described the initiative as a landmark step in its ongoing judicial reform programme aimed at decentralising court services, reducing litigation costs and bringing justice closer to the people.
The statement said the Court of Appeal will commence its circuit sittings on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Kenema City. The court will hear and determine all appeals originating from the Southern Region, covering Bo, Moyamba, Pujehun and Bonthe Districts, as well as the Eastern Region, comprising Kenema and Kailahun Districts.
The Judiciary called on all parties with pending appeals from the respective regions, including their legal representatives, to cooperate fully with the Court to ensure that proceedings are conducted smoothly, efficiently and expeditiously.
It also expressed appreciation to key stakeholders, including the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and the Legal Aid Board, for their continued support in implementing what it described as historic and transformative judicial reforms.
The Judiciary advised that further information can be obtained from the Deputy Master and Registrar or the Registry of the Court of Appeal.
The planned sitting in Kenema marks the first time the Court of Appeal will hold sessions in the South-East Region, a development the Judiciary says is intended to improve access to justice for citizens outside the capital.
