AJS engages councils of elders in dealing with cases, mostly those civil in nature, in accordance with laws, rules and practices that govern communities. Justice Joel Ngugi, the chairman of the Taskforce on Alternative Justice System, said the elders continue to play a crucial role in the speedy resolution of cases that would otherwise take longer in court. Justice Joel Ngugi addresses elders involved in out of court settlement of cases at Isiolo Law Courts on July 10, 2020. The Isiolo court, which serves five areas, has 1,163 pending cases while Githongo court, one of the five in Meru, has 1,100 pending cases according to the judge. Isiolo elders involved in alternative justice system during the meeting held on July 10, 2020 at Isiolo Law Courts.

Source: Daily Nation July 13, 2020 07:52 UTC