The Judiciary has intensified efforts to enhance access to justice and ease congestion in Murang’a prisons through digital reforms, including the introduction of virtual court sessions.

Speaking at Maranjau Prison, Murang’a High Court Presiding Judge, Lady Justice Cecilia Githua, said the Judiciary is committed to promoting social transformation by improving access to justice and ensuring timely delivery of court services.

Justice Githua, accompanied by stakeholders in the criminal justice system, visited Maranjau Prison where they donated laptops to facilitate virtual court hearings. The initiative aims to promote efficiency in case management and reduce unnecessary delays.

“We are here to consult with stakeholders because it is part of our responsibility as judges to ascertain the living conditions of the people we send for rehabilitation,” said Justice Githua. “As stakeholders in the criminal justice system, we collaborate on matters that enhance access to justice,” she added.

Maranjau Prison, located in Maragua Constituency, will now host virtual court sessions following the donation of five laptops. The move is expected to reduce congestion and minimize delays caused by logistical challenges in transporting inmates to court.