Kindiki decries judicial rulings impeding manifesto implementation
Speaking when he presided over the Launch of The State of Judiciary​ and Administration of Justice Report 2024/2025​, Kindiki cited the numerous rulings that have denied​ Kenyans developments even though it is enshrined in the ​Constitution. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya ..
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Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticized judicial rulings, stating they impede the implementation of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto and economic development. He made these remarks at the launch of The State of Judiciary and Administration of Justice Report 2024/2025.
- Kindiki argued that judicial independence should be restricted to four areas: decisional independence, financial independence, administrative independence, and operational independence.
- He challenged the Judiciary to interpret Article 43 of the Constitution, which deals with social-economic rights, asserting that the government's manifesto is focused on realizing these rights.
- The administration has supported the Judiciary by hiring 51 High Court Judges, with another 214 Magistrates in the last three years.
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Judiciary Launches SOJAR Report Detailing 104% Case Clearance Rate - November 2025
The Kenyan Judiciary unveiled its State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice (SOJAR) Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, as announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The report highlighted a 104 percent case clearance rate, with 647,686 cases resolved against 621,425 filed. Speaking at the launch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attributed the efficiency gains to the Kenya Kwanza administration's support, citing judicial appointments and improved funding. However, Kindiki also criticized some judicial rulings, stating they impede the implementation of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto and economic development.
