Among measures adopted during the meeting attended by among others Court of Appeal President Justice William Ouko and High Court Principal Judge Justice Lydia Achode is extended working hours for magistrates and judges in anti-corruption divisions.
Justice Ouko said CJ Maraga had already mandated judicial officers to expedite hearing of corruption cases by extending working hours whenever necessary.
“The Chief Justice has given written mandate to all the magistrates in the anti-corruption court to sit beyond normal court hours in order to fast-track the cases. All magistrates in anti-corruption court will undergo sensitization and training in Active Case Management techniques,” a communiqué read by the head of the Court of Appeal outlined.
According to Justice Ouko, a total of 91 corruption cases were determined between July 2017 and December 2018 resulting to 46 convictions.
“The Judiciary leaders recommended specific measures to concluding these pending cases in the most expeditious manner without compromising the rights of Accused Persons. Ten more magistrates have been added to the Anti-corruption Court with specific mandate to finish all the pending cases,” Justice Ouko said.
CJ Maraga is scheduled to chair a National Council for Administration of Justice (NCAJ) meeting next week when “justice sector players as a collective can address the issues hampering the prosecution of anti-corruption cases.”