This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
Published on June 19, 2020, at 6:45 PM.
Chief Justice David Maraga has taken drastic measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Mombasa, suspending all open court sessions in the coastal city.
The move comes after 11 Judiciary staff members tested positive for the virus over the past 24 hours, including Judicial officers and registry staff.
According to the Chief Justice, the infected individuals' primary contacts, totaling 118 officers, have been identified and must now go into self-quarantine with immediate effect.
The affected courts include the main court building, the city court, and the Tononoka children's court.
Mr. Maraga has also suspended all open court sessions in Mombasa until further notice, but has assured that the Judiciary will endeavor to offer online and other virtual services to court users.
The suspension of court activities comes a week after a KCB Bank outlet at the Mombasa Law Courts was shut to curb the spread of the disease.
As of Friday, the Ministry of Health announced that Mombasa has a total of 1,197 Covid-19 cases.
