[Stafford Ondego, Standard]The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed the wheels of justice while more Kenyans are languishing in remand prisons awaiting trial. A study conducted by the Judiciary reveals that judges and magistrates have resolved 26 per cent fewer cases during Covid-19 than the previous years. Prior to the pandemic, courts settled at least 89 per cent of cases filed by the State or litigants. The report reveals that technology locked out at least 6.02 per cent of litigants from accessing court services. The research was conducted in all courts – the Supreme Court, four Court of Appeal stations, 39 High Court stations, six Employment and Labour Relations Court stations, 26 Environment and Land Court stations, 125 Magistrates’ Court stations and 47 Kadhis’ Courts stations.

Source: Standard Digital August 03, 2021 07:06 UTC