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HomeDaily NewsThursday, July 17, 2025Judiciary and Legislative Developments
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Judiciary and Legislative Developments

JSC pushes for NG-CDF support to resolve 257,000 case backlog. MPs grill CA Boss over media blackout during demonstrations.

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JSC Pushes for NG-CDF Support as Judiciary Battles 257,000 Case Backlog

JSC Pushes for NG-CDF Support as Judiciary Battles 257,000 Case Backlog

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is urging Parliament to allocate part of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) to aid court construction as the Judiciary faces a backlog of 257,000 cases.

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is urging Parliament to allocate part of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) to aid court construction as the Judiciary faces a backlog of 257,000 cases.

  • 257,000 unresolved court cases highlight the Judiciary's crisis.
  • Isaac Rutto, JSC Vice Chair, advocates for NG-CDF funding to improve access to justice.
  • Legal challenges arise as the NG-CDF was recently declared unconstitutional, impacting local development funding.
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MPs Grill CA Boss Over Media Blackout During Demos

MPs Grill CA Boss Over Media Blackout During Demos

During a meeting on July 17, members of the Public Investment Committee interrogated David Mugonyi, the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), over a controversial directive that ordered a media blackout during protests.

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During a meeting on July 17, members of the Public Investment Committee interrogated David Mugonyi, the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), over a controversial directive that ordered a media blackout during protests.

  • The CA's directive led to the shutdown of several radio and TV stations that livestreamed the June 25 protests.
  • MPs, led by chairperson Caleb Amisi, expressed concerns that this action risks undermining Kenya's democratic foundations.
  • The CA cited alleged violations of Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution in its notice to broadcasters.
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