[Collins Kweyu, Standard]Courts across the country will soon start to operate up to 9pm if a proposal by Chief Justice Martha Koome is adopted. The CJ said the Judiciary and courts will have to undergo a radical change, which includes extending the time they are open, to deal with the backlog of cases. Speaking during the second annual symposium for tribunals in Mombasa, the CJ said the courts should come up with innovative ways to deal with delayed cases. “We hope to see innovations in courts, including the Commercial Courts and the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Courts adopting “night court” shifts and courts sitting up to 9pm,” she said. The CJ said this will lead to improved performance and ensure cases are resolved in real-time.

Source: Standard Digital June 29, 2021 00:56 UTC