KJWA urges LSK to drop targeted court boycott, as lawyers vow escalation

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The judges’ association warned that the boycott undermines the rule of law, disrupts access to justice and unfairly prejudices litigants whose cases are scheduled before the affected courts.

Earlier Wednesday, LSK President Charles Kanjama said the Society had received numerous complaints from advocates alleging that some courts proceeded with matters despite prior notice of the boycott, resulting in case dismissals, adjournment fees and other sanctions.

He said the Society was documenting the incidents and would pursue further action against judicial officers found to have interfered with lawyers’ constitutional rights while intensifying its indefinite boycott of selected judges and magistrates.

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In a statement signed by KJWA President Justice Mwaniki Gachoka, the association said concerns raised by the LSK over judicial accountability should be pursued through lawful constitutional processes that do not interfere with court users’ constitutional right to have their disputes determined.

KJWA, however, said judges and judicial officers had continued sitting despite the boycott, with more than 10,000 cases listed before judges and magistrates across the country.

“As Judges and Judicial Officers, we have taken oath of office to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law. We reiterate our commitment to administer justice fairly, impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice,” Justice Gachoka said.

He added: “Any concerns the Law Society of Kenya have should be addressed in a way that does not violate the rights of Court Users to access justice.”

The judges’ association also questioned the basis of the targeted boycott, saying the list of affected judicial officers contains several factual inconsistencies.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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