By ABIUD OCHIENGMore by this AuthorThe directive by Chief Justice David Maraga to scale down Judiciary's activities as the coronavirus rages has invited mixed reactions among lawyers. Whereas many in the legal sector support the action plan, others feel it was made hastily. And these matters should have been heard in chambers and not in open court to keep away busybodies," he said. Lawyer Kariuki Karanja feels it is time the Judiciary embraced technology to ensure activities are not adversely affected during such situations. The reality has come home -- courts need to receive documents via digital media and do the same when issuing rulings," Mr Karanja said.

Source: Daily Nation March 20, 2020 09:56 UTC