The High Court has emphasized the need for absolute accountability in devolved functions to ensure fairness and transparency in serving the people across the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu hailed the High Court for its significant contribution in nurturing devolution, since the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010. "The jurisprudence developed by the High Court has played a key role in strengthening devolution, safeguarding constitutional values and ensuring that the principles of governance are upheld both at national and county levels," said Mwilu.
Themed 15 years of devolution: The High Court's Role in Shaping Governance, the forum seeks to discuss aspects of devolution and its relationship with the courts, both retrospectively and prospectively, through various presentations and dialogue.
The Deputy CJ also urged the Judges to remain steadfast in their commitment to upholding the constitutional framework for devolution. "It is essential that the principles of fairness, accountability, and transparency continue to guide the operations of the government at both the national and county levels," she noted.
