What are the 3 aspects of jurisdiction?

Jurisdiction means the power or authority a court has to hear and decide a case. There are three main aspects:

1. Subject matter jurisdiction – what kind of case the court can handle (like criminal or civil).

2. Territorial jurisdiction – the area or region where the court has power.

3. Personal jurisdiction – the authority over the people or parties involved in the case.

At KN Advocates LLP, we often explain that understanding these three aspects helps clients know where and how their legal matters should be handled under the Kenyan legal system.