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State of Judiciary 2011-2012
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The administration of justice will only succeed if the principles of
coordination, cooperation, and complementarity guide interagency
relations. The entire assembly line of justice must operate
efficiently and effectively, and the work that has already begun
at the NCAJ must be strengthened and institutionalized.
Overall, I am happy to state, as will be evident in the pages
of this Report, that the Judiciary has done extremely well over
the past year. However, the ruinous nature in which we found
it leaves no doubt in my mind that a lot more still needs to be
done in order to meet the aspirations of the people of Kenya, in
whose service we labour. It is a matter of fact that considerable
financial, political and professional investment still needs to be
made to enable the Judiciary to realise its objectives and play
its role in the fulfillment of the rich promise of democracy.
The Judiciary takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to
the people of Kenya for the support and confidence they have
extended to the institution and its leadership. We would also
like to acknowledge the two other arms of Government -- the
Legislature and the Executive -- for their strong support in the past
one year. In the coming year, we look forward to furthering our
productive collaboration in the execution of our constitutional
mandates for the benefit of the Kenyan people. I would also
like to express my immense gratitude to the Judicial Service
Commission (JSC) for its diligence and extremely hard work in
the past year, and to the staff of the Judiciary for its dedication
in achieving these results, the uncertainties and challenges of
transition notwithstanding.
The Judiciary remains committed to delivering on its constitutional
mission in the interest and service of the people of Kenya. The
transformation of the Judiciary has only just begun -- and it is an
enduring, long-term undertaking. I would like to invite the people
of Kenya, the Legislature, the Executive and other stakeholders
to consider what we have accomplished in the first year as the
initial returns on their investment.
Thank you.
Hon. Dr. Willy Mutunga, D.Jur, SC, EGH
Chief Justice and President of the
Supreme Court of Kenya
Republic of Kenya