Chief Justice David Maraga has set new rules to all applications challenging corruption charges.
Maraga has directed that such cases should be heard to only be heard by one High Court in Nairobi.
The applications will be handled by the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division which the Chief Justcie launched today.
According to Maraga, the move will speed up hearing of applications that are usually filed by suspects facing corruption charges.
“The Judiciary will not be a sanctuary or shelter for the corrupt,” he said adding that the new division will not entertain unnecessary adjournments.
“Moving the cases to the anti-corruption division will speed up hearing and determinations”, he said.
Maraga noted that the applications will be determined within a month and any institution that delays the cases will be exposed.
“We will tell the public if it’s the office of the DPP (Director of Public Prosecution) or any other institution that is delaying the cases,” he said.
“If you give us evidence, we shall convict, if you don’t give us evidence to prove a case beyond reasonable doubt, we shall acquit,” he said.
“All urgent applications shall be fast tracked, heard and determined within 60 days, all other ones shall be dealt with within 90 days,” the CJ said.