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Chief Justice Martha Koome has once again defended the Judiciary against accusations of corruption.
Speaking at the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Judges’ Conference on Monday, the Chief Justice reiterated her stance that the Judiciary has established robust internal mechanisms to investigate and address any allegations of misconduct.
She noted that these measures have effectively eliminated instances of malpractice, resulting in disciplinary actions against judges or court officials found to be involved in corrupt practices.
“I want to state once again, unequivocally: the Judiciary is a corruption-free zone. Even in our framework, we have adopted a zero-tolerance to corruption and we ate determined to enforce without fear or favour,” she stated
According to the Chief Justice, the Judiciary has ensured transparency in its processes. She highlighted that court proceedings are open and accessible to the public, which helps build trust and reduce perceptions of corruption.
To further enhance institutional efficiency and integrity, Koome announced that the Judiciary is rolling out court integrity committees across all court stations.
“These committees are designed as inclusive platforms for judges, judicial officers advocates, representatives of EACC and other stakeholders to raise concerns, share observations and collaborate in addressing unethical behavior,” she explained.
