The Law Society of Kenya(LSK) President Faith Odhimambo has explained why it is taking so long for the Judiciary to solve the abduction cases recorded in recent months.
Speaking at the People's Dialogue Festival at Uhuru Park on Wednesday, March 5, Odhiambo explained that despite the court's willingness to hasten the abduction cases, police investigations end up consuming a lot of time and as a result, the cases end up delayed. "Yes, there has been a delay and if you have watched some of the cases closely, it's also the court trying to have that delicate balance between hurrying the matter and also at the same time allowing the other side to also proffer their case," she stated. "If the IG of police comes and says that they are still investigating, that they are trying to follow up on evidence, that they are yet to get statements, you see this also ties the court's hand because the court cannot tell the National Police Service how to investigate and how fast," she stated.
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo addressing the press.
Photo Faith Odhiambo Odhiambo, however, noted that the Judiciary's efforts to pressure individuals in high offices to attend court cases have played a key role in hearing some of the cases and thus prompting the release of some individuals who were abducted.
