Protest aftermath: Judiciary starts repairs, Dagoretti Law Courts to reopen in 30 days
According to Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, the rebuilding of destroyed infrastructure is ongoing, supported by public and private partners.
The Judiciary has begun restoring court operations in areas affected by recent protests.
According to Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, the rebuilding of destroyed infrastructure is ongoing, supported by public and private partners.
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During a visit to Dagoretti and Kikuyu on Thursday, Mokaya toured damaged facilities and revealed that the Judiciary is working closely with local stakeholders to fast-track the rehabilitation of court premises and surrounding government offices.
The Dagoretti Law Courts, which were severely vandalised on June 25, are being repaired with help from the area’s business community.
“They are very committed and promised that within 30 days the court will be complete and operational,” Mokaya said, praising the collaboration.
In the meantime, court cases from Dagoretti have been redirected to the Kibera Law Courts to ensure the public continues to access justice without delays.
Mokaya was accompanied by Judiciary officials who also visited Kikuyu, where widespread damage was reported. The Kikuyu Law Courts, probation offices, the sub-county administration office, and the chief’s office were all torched during the protests. So far, 24 people have been arrested over the incident.
The Judiciary has moved to prioritise the restoration of services and the safety of its facilities. Mokaya said a budget had already been set aside to enhance court security and ensure such attacks do not happen again.
“We have set aside a budget to enhance the security of the court so that the premises can be protected and ensure there is safety,” she said.
Her remarks came days after Chief Justice Martha Koome condemned the destruction of public buildings, saying arson and vandalism deeply affect the Judiciary’s ability to deliver justice.
In connection with the June 25 protests, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Igonga, has approved terror-related charges against two youth leaders linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The charge sheet alleges that they, alongside unknown accomplices, coordinated a string of attacks from midday to 11:00 pm, aimed at paralysing government services.
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