Chief Justice Martha Koome has presided over the opening of a new court building, the Ol-Kalou Law Courts complex, which will house the high court in Nyandarua, Environment and Land Court and a Magistrate’s Court.
She at the same time launched the e-filing system, which will serve as a beacon of justice, enabling easy access to adjudicative services.
Speaking during the launch event the Chief Justice said in erecting the judicial facility, the people are sowing seeds into the fertile ground of Nyandarua, from which they anticipate an abundant harvest of justice, fairness, and communal transformation.
She added that this establishment is also in perfect alignment with the Judiciary's vision—a people-centred justice system that is accessible, cost-effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the public.
However, she warned against settling gender-based violence and sexual related violence and abuse through the Alternative Justice System.
She said that it is only the established legal procedures that the two offences can be handled properly and ensure justice is served to the victims and the perpetrators punished.
Justice Charles Kariuki, presiding judge, Nyandarua said that he is committing himself to lead from the front to ensure that justice shall be done to all without undue delay.
Eric Theuri, Law Society of Kenya President said that he is cognizant of the fact that the opening of a high court and ELC at Ol Kalou will result in the growth of legal practice and service delivery to the people of Nyandarua.
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha said that the people of Nyandarua are very happy, to witness the opening of the court which will ensure they cut the travelling times they use to visit the high court in Nyahururu which is geographically in Laikipia County.
