Government Urged to connect internet in all courts To enhance online cases
The Mt Kenya Times By Elizabeth Angira
The newly elected South West Branch Law Society of Kenya (LSK) chairman, Gideon Nyambati has petitioned the government to connect all courts with internet to enhance online hearing and conclusion of cases.
The official noted that some areas have no internet connectivity and it leads to delays in hearing of the cases and affects litigants who travel far distances for their cases.
He said most cases are being heard virtually, adding that the Society is training her members and litigants to embrace the online judicial services to save times and costs of travelling to hear the cases in various courts.
The chairman, accompanied by former treasurer Ben Gichana also implored the government to employ more Judges and Magistrates to hasten hearing and determination of cases in the Branch to ease the suffering of litigants.
“Majority of the members of the public are not conversant with the online judicial services embraced after the breakout of Covid 19 in 2020. The Branch will assist them” Nyambati said.
He was speaking at the Branch’s office in Kisii town after former chairman, Wilkins Ochoki handed over to new officials who were elected last week after the former officials left office after serving for four years.
Those elected include Nyambati, Chairman, Winnie Mirieri ( Vice chairperson), Polycarp Maroko, Secretary General, Dorah Gogi, Treasurer and Herman Bunde, Deputy Organizing Secretary. Bonny Sigei and Robert Ochieng would represent Migori and Homabay counties respectively.
He also implored the government to employ more Judges and Magistrates to hasten hearing and determination of cases in the Branch to ease the suffering of litigants.
“The government has advertised post for Judges. Kisii and Nyamira counties have many cases and require more judicial officers to hear and determine them,” Nyambati explained.
The official, whose team will serve for two years said he will give the welfare of the members priority and ensure that the work in conducive environment.
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