Lawyers drawn from the Law Society of Kenya Busia branch have issued Chief Justice Martha Koome with a 21-day deadline to facilitate the transfer of Chief Magistrate Edna Nyaloti over threats to her life.
Legislative operations in the county have been at a standstill for the past three days, following a boycott by lawyers who have refused to attend proceedings.
The lawyers argue that continuing with hearings under the current conditions would further endanger the life of the magistrate. "All advocates within the jurisdiction of Busia Law Courts shall withdraw legal services and shall not attend court sessions before Busia Law Courts number 1 presided over by Chief Magistrate Edna Nyaloti until she is transferred to another station,'' Nabulindo Dolan, LSK President Busia Branch, announced.
The paralysis follows the magistrate's concerns that brokers are infiltrating the local courts and jeopardising the integrity of the justice system.
