The Judiciary has launched investigations into an incident where a Magistrate allegedly issued two conflicting judgements in a case involving a widow in Bondo sub-county.
A statement from the Judiciary’s public affairs and communication directorate says that a preliminary probe into the matter has revealed the need for further detailed investigation.
“The issue of conflicting judgements in a case registered as Bondo Law Courts MCELC/E043 of 2023, before Senior Principal Magistrate John Paul Nandi has been brought to the attention of the Chief Justice and Judicial Service Commission for investigation and determination,” read the statement dated September 6, 2024.
“The matter raises serious concerns touching on the Judiciary’s core mandate of fair administration of justice.”
Judiciary says they promptly commissioned preliminary examinations including review of the two alleged contradictory judgements and inspection of the judiciary’s case tracking system portal, where judgements and rulings are uploaded among other enquiries.
The move comes after a widow, early this week, appealed for the indulgence of the Chief Justice after a Bondo court gave two conflicting rulings in a case involving family land.
