Supreme Court to receive title deed by December 25, says DP Kithure Kindiki
DP Kithure Kindiki asked Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to ensure the process is completed within the set timeline.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the government will deliver the long-promised title deed for the Supreme Court land before December 25, calling it a key commitment by the President and a sign of the Executive’s support for the Judiciary.
Speaking at the launch of the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice Annual Report for FY 2024/25 in Nairobi, Kindiki asked Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to ensure the process is completed within the set timeline.
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“The title deed for the Supreme Court premises will be delivered before Christmas as promised by the President,” he said on Friday.
Kindiki explained that the pledge is part of a wider effort to honour earlier commitments made to the Judiciary since 2022, saying cooperation between state arms has helped resolve long-standing issues that had slowed progress in the justice sector.
He said the Executive values the Judiciary’s place in the country and continues to provide support that helps courts function better and reach more people.
The DP pointed to the growth in judicial staff as proof of this collaboration. Since 2022, 51 judges have been sworn in to serve in the High Court, Land and Environment Court and Court of Appeal.
40 more are currently being recruited, and another 45 are expected to join next year.
To boost access to justice, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has also hired 114 magistrates and is in the process of recruiting an additional 100.
Kindiki said this expansion is aimed at reducing delays in court stations across the country.
“This administration believes, supports and affirms the place and stature of the judiciary in our democracy. There is no other administration that has sworn in as many judges since 2003,” he said.
The DP added that the Judiciary Fund is now operational after years of delay, and ongoing adjustments will help ensure it works smoothly and meets the institution’s financial needs.
“We have also operationalised the Judiciary Fund, which hadn’t been done before. There are a few things to be done to ensure the Fund runs smoothly,” he said.
The Deputy President also backed the Judiciary’s request for Parliament to fast-track its supplementary budget, saying the Executive supports its passage to strengthen operations in the coming months.
Kindiki further announced that a new law to secure the welfare of judges after retirement has already been approved by the Cabinet and is awaiting debate in both Houses.
“The law will be passed soon. This is a demonstration of goodwill by our administration. It is wrong for people who have served in the esteemed position of the judge to retire to poverty where they cannot even afford to pay for their medical bills,” he said.
The DP said he personally oversaw the drafting of the Bill to ensure it moved quickly through government channels, noting that retired judges deserve comfort and proper medical care after years of service.
Kindiki, who is an advocate, also urged judges to continue shaping national governance by guiding the country on constitutional questions involving the balance between independence and cooperation among state branches.
“We are looking for clarity on where the judiciary’s independence meets interdependence with other arms of government,” he said.
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