LSK protests move to include judiciary services at Huduma centre

The Law Society of Kenya in a statement on Wednesday said there ought to be consultation first before availing some Judiciary services at Huduma centre.

This was after  Huduma Centre announced that some eight services would be accessed in their centres in various regions.

Some of the services include filing a new civil case, filing documents in an existing case and requesting for and issuance of summons.

Other services to be offered at the centres are request and issuance of mentioned dates, general case inquiries, E- filing support,  payment of fines and deposits and virtual court support.

"From January 29, 2024, you can access the following services in six Huduma Centres. They include GPO Nairobi, City Square, Makadara, Kibra, Eastleigh and Thika," the notice reads.

LSK President Theuri stated that the initiative should be halted to allow for stakeholders' consultation.

"Such initiatives should not be introduced without adequate prior consultation. Chances that the initiative can be abused by masqueraders and increase avenues for unethical practices abound," he said.

Despite acknowledging that such initiatives are helpful in cascading services to the public and enable ease of access, LSK Vice President Faith Odhiambo noted that they lack stakeholder input and consultation on the same.

She termed the lack of consultation as wanting and unacceptable.

"The Kenya Judiciary must ice this process forthwith until all stakeholders, including advocates, have been adequately involved," Odhiambo said.