The Judiciary has announced measures to scale up court functions by reviewing its operations in the wake of Covid-19 disease. All suspects, will now be arraigned in court within 24 hours, irrespective of the nature of the offence. Initially, Chief Justice David Maraga had instructed that some suspects be charged from police stations. Hearing of criminal appeals by the High Court and the Court of Appeal will now proceed through modalities to be agreed upon by judicial stakeholders. “The suspension of execution of civil orders and decrees and eviction orders made before 16th March, 2020, remains in force until 22nd April, 2020,” Maraga added.

Source: The Star April 16, 2020 11:48 UTC