The Judiciary has closed the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi for 11 days with effect from Friday, August 26.
This was done to pave way for the hearing of 9 presidential election petitions that were filed contesting the outcome of the August 9, presidential poll.
Milimani Law Courts will temporarily host the Supreme Court sittings during the hearing of the nine Presidential petitions challenging William Ruto's win.
In a notice released on Tuesday, the Judiciary stated that during the 11-day period, urgent matters will be handled virtually.
“All advocates, prosecuting counsels, clients, national police service, and the prison service take note that Milimani Chief Magistrate criminal court and Traffic Court will not be physically accessible due to the hearing of the Presidential Election Petitions from August 26 to September 5, 2022,” the notice indicated.
“Take further notice that all fresh pleas and certificates of urgency will be filed and handled at City Court. All matters scheduled for this period will be mentioned virtually for directions by the respective courts during the period," it further read.
Reports have indicated that the proceedings will take place at the Milimani Law Court Ceremonial Hall.
Previously petitions were heard at the Supreme Court Building, within the City Central Business District.
The Supreme Court on Monday received nine presidential election petitions.
One of the petitions is Raila Odinga and Martha Karua vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati and seven others.
Another petition was filed by Busia Senator-elect Okiya Omtatah against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Gospel singer Reuben Kigame also filed a case against the IEBC. He was vying for the presidency but never made it to the ballot.
David Kariuki Ngari filed a petition against IEBC, its chairperson Wafula Chebukati and five others. John Kamau filed a petition against Wafula Chebukati, William Ruto and 10 others.
Activists Khelef Khalifa, George Osewe and two others filed a petition against IEBC and President-elect William Ruto and one other.
Youth Advocacy Africa (YAA) vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Juliah Chege vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Outgoing Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria also filed a petition against Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on September 5.
