This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
The Judiciary remains a critical institution in Kenya, responsible for enforcing laws and administering justice. However, its effectiveness has been marred by allegations of corruption and delays in cases.
According to Chief Justice David Maraga, the Judiciary has made significant progress in reducing the backlog of cases. In the past year, the courts have cut the number of pending cases that are more than five years old from 110,000 to 15,000.
Despite this progress, the Judiciary still faces significant challenges. The public wants a judicial system that is transparent, accountable, and efficient. The Judiciary must digitise records, expand courts to take justice to the grassroots, and root out corruption.
As the Judiciary continues to grapple with these challenges, it is essential that it remains independent and impartial. However, this independence must not be used as a cloak to protect criminals. The Judiciary must have the courage to demolish networks of evil and give meaning to the rule of law.
