The Mombasa law courts have been reopened more than a month after they were closed on June 19, when 11 staffers tested positive for the coronavirus. The Covid-19 cases prompted the courts to shut operations and put all staff under quarantine. “For criminal cases, virtual hearing will be conducted for those in remand while those who will have to appear physically, will have to adhere to the guidelines such as social distancing,” he said. Ogola said virtual proceedings have greatly impacted services as they take short time in dealing with cases. “With virtual proceedings there is no drama from litigants or accused, no time wastage and we are dealing with more cases than when we have physical proceedings,” he added.

Source: The Star July 24, 2020 12:33 UTC