Gov't Spokesman Eric Kiraithe Explains How Government is Working With Judiciary

Government Spokesman Eric Kiraithe on Wednesday explained what President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration has done in order to mend its relationship with the Judiciary.

In a letter drafted by Mr Kiraithe, Kenyatta refutes claims that the executive is undermining and intimidating the Judiciary

According to the Head of State, there is no conflict between the two arms of government

[caption caption="File image of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Chief Justice David Maraga"][/caption]

They went ahead to highlight measures in which the Kenyatta-led government has taken just to strengthen the structural functionality of the judiciary. 

First, Mr Kiraithe cited that the government enabled the judiciary to carry out a structured system of educating the public about the new constitution through the Kenya National Integrated Civic Education Program which was rolled out in 2016 allowing for civic engagement in public affairs. 

Secondly, the government also highlighted that it has eased justice for all of the Judiciary's administration following their move to take up measures like, "E-Citizen which is a platform which allows all Kenyans to access critical legal services with a click of a button."

Lastly, President Kenyatta signed into law the Legal Aid Act, which enables citizens to access justice and social justice in the quest to establish national legal aid. 

Kiraithe further divulged that the Jubilee administration has dedicated time and resources working with stakeholders so as to create a fair and globally competitive business environment for the Judiciary.

This is incorporated in the review of Company's Act which reduced the number of requirements to set up a company making work efficient for the Judiciary.

Kiraithe claimed that those people accusing the Uhuru-led team of undermining the Judiciary, "have a lot to forget."

He reiterated that the government has committed to the constitution and the rule of law.

Here is the drafted letter:

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