Judiciary in for facelift as reforms gather pace

Financial autonomy

To enhance the independence, operational and financial autonomy, budgetary allocation to the Judiciary will be set at a minimum 2.5 per cent of the national budget and its expenses a direct charge on the Consolidated Fund.

Currently the courts draw their expenses as allocations through the Ministry of Justice and many times completion of projects and hiring of staff has been hampered due to reduced allocations.

This year alone, progress on over 10 projects directly related to either building or refurbishing court buildings including the Kerugoya, Nyeri, Nairobi (Income Tax), Migori and Malindi Courts which are 70 percent done, will scaled down due to budget cuts.

Judicial staff will also benefit from an enhanced medical cover, a motor vehicle and a mortgage scheme.