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Certificate of Urgency template (Kenya)

What it is for

A sample Certificate of Urgency for use in Kenya, drafted under the Civil Procedure Rules 2010.

The Kenyan law it follows

  • Civil Procedure Rules 2010 — Order 51 rule 3 (an order may be made ex parte where delay would or might entail irreparable or serious mischief)

Who prepares it

This is normally drawn by an advocate, and where it is a court paper, filed by one. The sample shows what the finished document looks like.

Draft this for your matter

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Sample certificate of urgency

The first part of the sample is shown here. The names, amounts and facts are made up to show how the document reads.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT AT NAIROBI ELC CASE NO. E301 OF 2026 BETWEEN ESTHER WAMBUI NJOROGE.....................................................PLAINTIFF/APPLICANT -VERSUS- UNITY COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED........................................DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT CERTIFICATE OF URGENCY I, DANIEL KIPROTICH MUTAI, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya having the conduct of this matter on behalf of the Applicant, do hereby certify that this matter is urgent and ought to be heard on

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This is a sample for general information. It is not legal advice and may not suit your situation. Laws change, and a document has to fit your own facts; have an advocate check it before you rely on it.