The Family Division of the High Court situated at the Milimani Law Courts has been shut down temporarily after three members of staff tested positive for Covid-19. According to the acting CJ, the court’s division will be closed for seven days from Wednesday to break the transmission chain and allow staff to quarantine in line with the Health Ministry Covid-19 protocols. According to her, there are a total of 53 staff and legal researchers, ten attached students, two judicial officers and four judges in the Family Division. On her part, Mwilu said the Judiciary’s key imperative in the current 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: Daily Nation March 11, 2021 07:07 UTC