Mr Maraga suspended all open court sessions in the coastal city until further notice. On Friday, the Ministry of Health announced that Mombasa has a total of 1,197 Covid-19 cases. “In view of these developments, we have suspended all open court activities in Mombasa until further notice. The resumption of open court services had started after about three months of little activity, mostly restricted to virtual courts. It had further recommended that only bonded witnesses be allowed in court rooms, and that there would be no mentions in open court for accused persons who are out on bond.

Source: Daily Nation June 19, 2020 15:47 UTC