“Makadara Law Courts and all courts across the country shall comply with the following Directions on Security Measures with effect from June 24, 2024,” Koome said.
The Deputy Chief Justice lamented that many judicial officers live in fear of being attacked.
Principal Magistrate Kivuti was shot several times while in her seat inside her makeshift courtroom last week, raising concerns about the safety of judicial officials, hence the measures by the Judiciary.
The late Magistrate Kivuti was shot by a senior police officer, Chief Inspector Samson Kipruto in charge of Londiani police station, shortly after delivering a ruling in a case involving his wife who faced charges of obtaining Sh2.9 million by false pretence.
They say they travelled long distances for the hearing of their cases, thinking only the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi would be affected following the fatal shooting of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti.
IG Koome added that police stations assign protective safety and security duties to the judiciary officers throughout the country.
In her statement, the CJ emphasised that the Judiciary continues to mourn the loss of Kivuti.
Ruto stated that the confrontation, threats, or attacks of any form against judicial officers are unacceptable, criminal, and an affront to the rule of law.
The Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KJMA) announced that they will not work from June 19 to June 21, 2024, in protest over ‘poor working conditions’.
Following the fatal shooting of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti, they will hold demonstrations in demands for proper and safer working conditions.
A new schedule for judges of the Court of Appeal will be announced soon, the JSC says, as it pauses activities to honour Kivuti's life and service.
Kîvuti was moved to the Nairobi Hospital on Friday for specialised treatment and Chief Justice Martha Koome visited her in the afternoon.
The Magistrate was shot in the court on Thursday afternoon soon after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving the wife of the senior officer.
The Magistrate was shot in the court on Thursday afternoon soon after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving the wife of a senior police officer.
Koome said the judiciary security committee will engage stakeholders to adopt and implement security measures for each court station.
The injured magistrate received immediate medical attention when emergency personnel were sent to the site. He was then taken to a nearby hospital.