The Family court at Milimani has been temporarily closed for seven days after three staffers tested positive for Covid-19. There are 53 staff and legal researchers, 10 attached students, two judicial officers and four judges in the Family Division. "In light of these developments and upon consultation with the Presiding Judge of the Family Division and the Principal Judge of the High Court, we have arrived at the considered decision to temporarily close the Family Division of the High Court at Milimani law Courts for seven days from today." Mwilu said the Judiciary's key imperative in the circumstances is the health and safety of all staff, court users and their families. The acting CJ said services at the Family court will resume as soon as circumstances allow and will provide updates as and when they become available.

Source: Standard Digital March 10, 2021 17:37 UTC