Chief Justice David Maraga has said that he wants the Legal Aid Act amended to give the Judiciary rights to control money intended to provide free representation to low-income Kenyans.

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Speaking in Tana River County after officially opening the Garsen High Court, Maraga stated that the Judiciary lacks full control of the legal-aid money.

The money is administered by the office of the Attorney-General.

“This has posed great challenges and we urge the legislature to amend the Act with a view to putting the fund under the Judiciary,” he added.

Justice Maraga said the money, if controlled by he Judiciary, will be used to address the challenges faced by ordinary Kenyans in accessing legal services.