Officials of the Kenya Judicial Staff Association (KJSA) have expressed concerns over Wednesday's attacks that targeted a number of law courts and judicial staff.
In a press statement, the President of KJSA Micah Miruka backed by the Secretary General Oscar Soi said the attacks on various courts during the protests meant to mark the anniversary of Gen-Z demonstrations were uncalled for saying vital legal records were destroyed.
Miruka noted the judicial members of staff working in the affected courts were left traumatized and in a state of panic thus undermining their ability to serve the public effectively.
During Wednesday's protests, Kikuyu, Dagoretti, Ol Kalou and Thika law courts were attacked with some of the courts being set on fire. "At Kikuyu law courts, our team was able to leave just moments before the arson attack, while in Dagoretti, several colleagues narrowly escaped to safety at a police camp until much later in the night before they could be assisted to reach their homes. "Similar circumstances were witnessed in Thika where officers were holed inside the court compound for hours into the night." indicated Miruka.
