Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged Alternative Justice System (AJS) practitioners to uphold integrity, stressing the need for transparency and fairness in dispensing justice.
Speaking during the launch of an AJS center in Isiolo on Thursday, she emphasized the importance of eliminating conflicts of interest and misconduct.
“We expect all elders involved in the justice process to act without bias and ensure that there is transparency and fairness,” Koome remarked, adding that the center marks a milestone for the Judiciary and local conflict resolution.
Governor Abdi Guyo praised the AJS initiative as a transformative development for pastoralist communities, highlighting its potential to preserve cultural heritage while drawing investors to Isiolo.
“This system will allow us to uphold our cultural heritage and bring economic opportunities through investment,” he said.
Guyo also committed to allocating land for judicial infrastructure in Merti and Garbatulla to expedite case resolution.
Koome commended the governor’s support, assuring that once the necessary infrastructure is established, the Judiciary would promptly assign magistrates to the region.
She reiterated the Judiciary’s pledge that no Kenyan should travel more than 100 kilometers for justice, a commitment underscored by County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding, who vowed to maintain peace and security in collaboration with local courts.
