Corruption, drunkenness, incompetence, low staff morale and harassment have been cited as the main problems ailing the judiciary. In its final report, the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board said half of the cases can be settled through other methods, such as arbitration. Odede said vetting and dispute management is a continuous process that should be supported by legal instruments. The report, seen by the Star, recommends the establishment of the office of an Inspector of Courts to supervise of the judicial system’s infrastructure. “The judiciary will also have a disputes tribunal like the one at the LSK or the UN.

Source: The Star August 08, 2016 03:00 UTC