Judiciary announces plans to construct new Supreme Court building
By Barack Oduor |
The new building to be built will replace the current one that houses the Supreme Court which was built in 1930.
The Judiciary on Monday announced its intention to construct a new Supreme Court building.
The new building to be built will replace the current one that houses the Supreme Court which was built in 1930.
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This revelation came as the Supreme Court celebrates its 12 years of existence since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. In the forum organised at the Judiciary compound in Nairobi and attended by President William Ruto, state officials and senior executives from other sectors, the judges will be introspecting and reflecting on the achievements and challenges the apex court has had.
Judiciary Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya said it is time for the country's highest court to get a new modern working space.
"The current building housing the Supreme Court was put up in 1930. It is a building that is nearly a century old and its architecture does not serve the current needs of the Supreme Court," said Mokaya.
She recognised the current building's iconic stature and marvelling architecture, noting that the Judiciary does not want a new building because other arms of the government have new buildings like Parliament's Bunge Towers, but because there is a need for new premises for the highest court.
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The Supreme Court is celebrating its 12th anniversary since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. pic.twitter.com/Gmg832g4Pe
"For the last 15 years, we have concentrated on modernising buildings in remote parts of the country. It is now time to focus on the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal," said Mokaya.
She noted how funding challenges have hampered the activities of the Judiciary, urging that there should be increased focus on ensuring that more funds are allocated to the wing of the government.
"Funding of the Judiciary is still a challenge. However, the Supreme Court registry has enhanced convenience for court users," she added.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the commitment of the county government to assist the judiciary in its bid to have a new building for the Supreme Court.
Sakaja said his administration is ready to facilitate the transfer of a piece of land next to the current judiciary buildings for the construction of the new Supreme Court.
"We want the judiciary to count on us for support in building the new Supreme Court because I know that land is available here for the building," said Sakaja.
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