Judiciary is today (Tuesday) observing National Day of Mourning to celebrate the life of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti who was shot during an active court.
Kivuti succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted by a police officer on the 13th of June 2024 while holding an active court session at the Makadara Law Courts.
According to Chief Justice Martha Koome the day will be observed in every court.
She called on Kenyans to join the Judiciary family in their nearest court station starting at 10:00 am.
Court sittings across the country will resume Wednesday with the exception of Makadara Law Courts which is under re-evaluation for security purposes.
While declaring Tuesday a day of mourning CJ Koome said matters that had been listed today across all courts and tribunals will be accommodated in the court diaries on a priority basis.
