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Senators: Shortage of magistrates delays justice for girl impregnated by uncle

(L) Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, nominated Senator Catherine Muma and Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo address journalists at Mbita Law Court. June 14, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]

The Senate has termed the lack of enough magistrates and case backlog as the main obstacle delaying justice for a nine-year-old girl who was impregnated by her paternal uncle in Homa Bay County four years ago.

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