This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
Marriage services at Sheria House in Nairobi have been temporarily suspended by the Office of the Attorney-General, citing high client numbers that pose a risk in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
The decision comes just two days after the AG's office partially reopened selected marriage services, which had initially been suspended for 14 days.
Registrar-General Mary Njuya stated that the services will be halted to allow the department to develop a strategy on handling the high number of clients in compliance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
Ms Njuya noted that the overwhelming number of clients who visited Sheria House seeking marriage services went against the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health on curbing the spread of COVID-19.
“Following the partial re-opening of selected marriage services on Monday, it was observed that the number of clients who visited Sheria House seeking the same was overwhelming and went against the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health on curbing the spread of Covid-19,” the statement read.
Ms Njuya assured concerned parties that the office will resume operations as soon as possible, further apologizing for any inconveniences caused.
“We wish to assure all our clients that we are working tirelessly to ensure that provision of these services resumes as soon as it is practically possible. We will communicate upon resumption of services,” she noted.
Published on May 20, 2020
