Interestingly, the High Court in March issued a temporary order barring the National Treasury from slashing the Judiciary’s budget until a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya is determined. STAFF ALLOWANCESThe new fiscal year’s allocation will see the Judiciary receive Sh14.773 billion for operation costs for existing court facilities, salaries and allowances for staff. Last year, the Judiciary also halted its mobile courts project, citing cutting of its budget. The cutback will likely hamper plans by the Judiciary to have at least one court in every constituency. Should President Kenyatta bow to pressure and appoint the 41 judges, the Judiciary will have to either adjust its spending or request for additional funds from the National Treasury for their salaries and allowances.

Source: Daily Nation June 09, 2020 20:48 UTC