The mandate of this committee is to:- Ensure strict adherence to the judiciary project masterplan Ensure prudent contract management Ensure timely submission of contractors’ certificates Supervise all judiciary projects of both new constructions and renovations of existing buildings Ensure titling and fencing of all judiciary property ...
Continue readingThe Mandate of this committee is to:- Develop and implement a Communication Policy for the Judiciary Spearhead the review of a robust Judiciary website Managing information gateways within and without the Judiciary Guide the protocol services within and without the Judiciary Guide strategic communication to build mutual relationships with other state organs in order to champion independence of the Judiciary Explore the need to have liaison/ champions at regional level to ensure timely and accurate handling of information and communication Explore the need to have a centralised information collection centre (from regions) as well as an information call centre Ensure...
Continue readingThe Mandate of this committee is to:- Undertake a critical analysis and a review of case management strategies and specifically the recommendations by the ICT Audit Committee to inform/guide the Committee’s decisions. Review past approaches to ICT and consolidate lessons learnt for best practices. Co-ordinate the implementation of the Court Management system for the Judiciary. Commission a baseline survey and ICT needs assessment. Formulate and oversee the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation framework on Integrated Court Management Systems. Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic direction of the Judiciary with the implementation of the ICMS in regard to service delivery. Recommend adoption...
Continue readingThe mandate of this committee is to :- Operationalize the institutional organization structure Ensure that all staff and officers have job descriptions Review the scales of service for categories of staff and carry out a comprehensive skill audit. Rationalize staffing levels for all offices and courts and institutionalize transparent transfer policy Advice on gaps within the institution for meritorious recruitment and promotion of judiciary staff For sustained staff welfare, ensure there is timely renewal/extension of contracted services e.g. medical, security and cleaning services Institutionalize and cascade the performance appraisal to all staff (PAS) Review the code of conduct Ensure periodical...
Continue readingThe mandate of this committee is to:- Ensure the Judiciary Fund is fully operationalized. Ensure Judiciary financial accounts are delinked from the district treasuries Ensure all judiciary budgets and planning are within the budgeting cycle Ensure equitable allocation of resources to all spending units Receive quarterly reports from all spending units Ensure prudence budget management and proper utilization of the budget and value for money. Ensure timely payment to service providers and suppliers to guard against accumulation of pending bills In case of pending bills at the close of the FY, the same to be prioritized at the beginning of...
Continue readingThe mandate of this committee is to Ensure the establishment of a High Court Station in every County Ensure that there is established Magistrates’ courts, in all the 290 sub counties Ensure that the Court of Appeal is decentralized and that there is established sub registries where necessary Roll out alternative justice systems programmes to all courts Expand Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)mechanisms Promote and enhance the Court-Annexed Mediation processes Promote, enhance and facilitate case backlog clearance initiatives and strategies at all court levels Operationalize the Small Claims Court Fully transit and institutionalize all tribunals Develop a pro poor policy and...
Continue readingMandera Court Users Committee led by Principal Magistrate Peter Wasike held a meeting with Mandera County Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif to deliberate on various issues aimed at enhancing access to justice in the area.nnThe meeting focused on the establishment of a High Court sub-registry and an e-filing system at the court station as well as the establishment of courts in sub counties, a Municipal Court, and an Alternative Justice System centre, dubbed the Maslaha Centre, in the area.nnIn addition, it discussed the ongoing disposal of court records and the processing of unclaimed deposits at the court. Hon Wasike called on...
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