Why members of public feel left behind as courts adapt to Covid-19

A suspect answers questions during a virtual court session at the Central Police Station in Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng/Standard]

When open courts were suspended by Chief Justice David Maraga in April, most Kenyans were uncertain about the fate of pending cases.

Eldoret Law Courts have remained closed to the public and conduct criminal and civil matters via video to curb the spread of coronavirus.