Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has announced a change of strategy in fighting corruption in the judiciary.
Speaking while virtually opening the Magistrates and Kadhis annual colloquium being held in Naivasha, CJ Koome said the Judiciary has partnered with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and National Intelligence Service and adopted an intelligence-based model in a renewed fight against corruption. "The new approach will help us to identify patterns, hotspots and individuals who may be involved in corrupt practices and to intervene early," highlighted the CJ, adding that the new intelligence-based model will bolster the already existing approaches to fighting corruption.
Further, she affirmed that the model has been adopted with a view to protecting the integrity of the institution and to creating a culture where corruption cannot thrive.
The CJ further announced the rollout of Court Integrity Committees across all court stations. "These committees are designed as inclusive platforms for judicial officers, advocates and stakeholders to raise concerns, share observations, and collaborate in addressing unethical behaviour," she emphasized.
