Bahati Member of Parliament Kimani Ngunjiri has proposed a series of changes in the judiciary to help upgrade the quality of services in Kenyan courtrooms.
In an interview on Radio Citizen Sunday, the Jubilee party lawmaker stressed on the need for the simplification of judges' work, proposing the introduction of a computerized mode of operation to prevent them from fatigue as a result of manual writing and note taking.
This, he said, will hasten the procedure, enabling them to address and conclude on more cases, as a result reducing case pile-up.
''We need to improve the working environment of our judges and judicial staff. The judges, for instance, need to be have a smooth mode of operation to enhance proper and quick service delivery. There is need to introduce computerized technology and trained staff to aid them and enable them have a more comfortable working environment,'' said the MP.
He, however, noted that the Judiciary has to collaborate with the remaining legislative and executive arms of the government to propagate the changes, castigating the Chief Justice David Maraga-led quarters for allegedly declaring war on the executive, with regards to the recent exchange between a section of judges and Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.
''The Judiciary, on the other hand, has to stop its recently launched assault on its counterparts and join hands with the Legislature and Executive for the realization of the changes,'' he said.
The animosity between the two wings has been spearheaded by recent happenings revolving around the controversial detention and deportation of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leader Miguna Miguna.