By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
Chief Registrar condemned the senseless act of violence which took place within court precincts and has urged persons who are not satisfied with judicial decisions to raise their grievances through legal channels.
The Judiciary’s Directorate of Human Resource Management and Development will continue with psycho-social support for Judicial Officers and staff next week to address the trauma that followed the shooting incident.
Led by Chief Magistrate Tito Gesora, the magistrates urged the Judiciary to enhance security for judicial officers and upgrade facilities at Makadara Law Courts.
Hon. Mokaya acknowledged the court’s challenges and assured that Judiciary management is committed to ensuring the safety of judicial officers and staff as they resume duty next week.
Tito Gesora also noted that the security situation in Makadara is exacerbated by the Judiciary’s infrastructural challenges, and called for adequate funding to address the Judiciary’s infrastructural needs as well as security for Judicial Officers.
“In response to yesterday’s regrettable shooting incident that injured a magistrate, the Judiciary has begun providing psycho-social counselling and support to judicial officers and staff stationed at Makadara Law Courts,” the Judiciary stated.
As part of this initiative, Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya held a meeting earlier today with Judicial Officers attached to the Court at the Supreme Court Building.
During the meeting, the Magistrates were taken through a counselling session by a team of psychologists from Chiromo Hospital led by Dr Rose Ngondi.
During the meeting, the Chief Registrar expressed that the incident where an assailant shot Principal Magistrate Monicah Kivuti has deeply affected the entire Judiciary.
The Chief Registrar reassured the magistrates that their colleague is in stable condition and receiving treatment, emphasizing that the Judiciary is fully committed to supporting her recovery.