To lessen the case backlog, Chief Justice Martha Koome has recommended an increase in the number of judges on the Court of Appeal.
The CJ voiced her concern about the staffing issue, stating that the Court of Appeal hears around 2,500 cases every year.
Koome also urged the government to upgrade the judiciary’s infrastructure in order to provide better service.
"It is imperative that this court's capability be increased by increasing the number of judges." Despite the lack of employees, the court has been able to reach a 50% clearance rate," Koome stated.
The meeting was held at The Serena Beach Hotel in Mombasa during a performance review session for The Court of Appeal judges.
Justice Daniel Musinga, President of the Court of Appeal, echoed the CJ’s thoughts, adding that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) must be given sufficient finances to ensure that the constitutional requirement for the number of judges in the Court of Appeal is met.
"We have just 20 Judges in the Court of Appeal, as opposed to the constitutionally mandated 30," Justice Musinga noted.
"We plead with the JSC to guarantee that we increase our ability to manage the 8000 cases in the system."
*This article was written by Marion Munywoki for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews24@gmail.com to submit your story.
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