The Judiciary has announced plans to revamp security around law courts and its judicial officers following the recent torching of court buildings in Nairobi.
Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya confirmed the move on Thursday, July 10, during a visit to assess courts that were vandalised during a wave of protests witnessed over the past two weeks.
Mokaya stated that, as part of efforts to enhance security, the Judiciary had set aside a budget specifically designated for the safety of judicial officers.
“We have set aside a budget to be able to enhance the security of the court so that the premises can be protected and ensure there is safety,” Mokaya said, insisting that the safety of judicial staff and the courts would be a top priority going forward.
The Chief Registrar, alongside other Judiciary officials, toured Kikuyu and Dagoretti, where critical infrastructure was destroyed during the June 25 protests.
In Kikuyu, the Kikuyu Law Courts, probation offices, sub-county offices, and the chief's office were destroyed, with 24 individuals arrested since the incident.
Mokaya further revealed that reconstruction efforts were largely supported through public–private collaboration, with the Dagoretti business community taking the lead in rebuilding some of the destroyed government offices.
“They are very committed and they have given us a promise that within 30 days the court will be complete and operational,” the Chief Registrar noted.
As rehabilitation of the destroyed Dagoretti Law Courts continues, the Judiciary confirmed that cases from the affected area have been transferred to Kibera Law Courts to avoid disruptions.
Chief Justice Martha Koome had earlier spoken on the vandalism of government offices, including courts, stating that arson and vandalism severely compromise the Judiciary's ability to deliver justice.
Meanwhile, two youth leaders allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are facing terror-related charges after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Igonga, approved charges against them in connection with the June 25 arson attack.
According to a charge sheet, the duo are accused of coordinating a series of attacks between 12:00 pm and 11:00 pm on June 25, alongside unidentified accomplices. The prosecution alleges that the incidents were part of a broader plan to disrupt essential government services.
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