By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
President Ruto has pledged unwavering support to the judiciary to ensure better service delivery to Kenyans.
Speaking during the Swearing In Of 20 Newly Appointed High Court Judges at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday, President Ruto emphasized the importance of an effective and efficient judiciary for the country.
The President highlighted that the judiciary plays a crucial role in the economy, security, and people’s rights and freedoms.
“We shall make our contribution to enhance the capacity of the Judiciary to deliver justice in every part of Kenya, especially through infrastructure development projects,” assured the President.
To support these efforts, the president noted that funding for the justice, law and order sector to fight corruption has increased from KSh87 billion to KSh108 billion from the previous financial years.
“I am happy that the establishment of small claims courts across the country has brought justice closer to the people and resulted in a significant increase in the number of resolved cases,” said the head of state.
He expressed confidence in the collaboration among the three arms of government that is, the executive, legislature and judiciary engaging in a progressive manner to ensure that Kenyans get better services from the government.
“An independent Judiciary, an effective Executive, a progressive Legislature, an open civil society and a vigilant media are not mutually exclusive; instead, they share the mandate to serve the people and should complement one another’s efforts,” the President said.
The President reiterated the importance of a strong and effective judiciary in Kenya’s progress and the government’s commitment to promoting accountability and transparency across all government institutions.
“By unifying regulations and promoting participatory governance, we aim to increase accountability and transparency across all arms of government,” he said.
The head of state further added that the success of the government will be ultimately measured by its service to the people.
The president urged judges to reject all forms of corruption and serve Kenyans with integrity, honesty and professionalism.