Security for various Judiciary personnel has been increased ahead of the start of the presidential petition filed at the Supreme Court.
Judges who will hear the case are among those on the team.
According to officials who are aware of the plans, each of the judges and personnel assigned to them has received increased security.
The hearing has been relocated to the Milimani Law Courts, which will only be accessible to those who have been accredited.
Some personnel have been asked to stay in one location, such as apartments or hotels, to facilitate movement to and from the courts.
These include the seven judges and their assistants, who will conduct research and perform other clerical duties.
Lazarus Opicho, the Judiciary’s head of security, and his deputy, Winfrida Rotich, have been conducting reconnaissance on the upcoming operations to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Opicho stated that they are ready for the event and urged all parties involved to cooperate.
“Litigants, journalists, and other users will be directed in the appropriate manner.” Those who plan to attend have been approved,” he said.
There is a Ceremonial Hall where the proceedings will take place, as well as a Supreme Court Sub-registry where petitions are filed.
Unlike previous presidential election petitions, the Apex Court did not hear the petition from the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi’s central business district.
The judiciary has stated that judges at all levels, including the Supreme Court, are ready to handle election disputes.
“The Judicial Committee on Elections, presided over by Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim, prepares the institution to handle electoral disputes.”
It considers training, financial, and human resource issues to ensure that disputes are resolved efficiently.
Approach the court with confidence this season. “We are prepared,” said the Judiciary in a statement.
