Give Judiciary money to put up court buildings

The Judiciary building in Nairobi.

Last Friday, Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) Philomena Mwilu issued a statement over the temporary closure of Kericho law courts due to structural flaws.  Public Works Department had carried out a structural investigation of the building and filed a report with recommendations that the building be vacated with immediate effect to avert potential disaster.

The Judiciary headquarters together with the station's leadership, among other stakeholders, must be commended for that proactive move. The ACJ statement said the county government had provided space for criminal pleas and other urgent matters. Other mitigation measures include engaging both the national and county governments to secure alternative facilities to house court operations.