Chief Justice Martha Koome has revealed that the Judiciary is adopting an intelligence-led approach in its fight against graft within the courts.
Speaking virtually during the opening of the Magistrates and Kadhis Colloquium on Tuesday, March 25, Koome revealed that they were partnering with the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in the new approach.
She detailed that they will be able to identify patterns and hotspots of corruption through intelligence gathering.
She added that the new model will also help the authorities arrest individuals collecting bribes.
"This partnership allows us to proactively identify patterns, hotspots and individuals who may be engaging in corrupt practices and intervene early," she stated.
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"Our objective is to protect the integrity of the institution and create a culture where corruption cannot thrive - where corruption is completely outlawed."
The Judiciary has been facing scrutiny in recent months over corruption among judges and other judicial officers.
This has seen notable lawyers, including Nelson Havi to seek the removal of Koome over the rampant corruption within the Judiciary.
Other institutions, such as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), also called on Koome to take measures following the rising complaints of corruption.
“The Law Society has received numerous complaints of alleged bribery and unethical conduct by judicial officers. These vices are eroding the credibility and effectiveness of the Judiciary, and we urge the Chief Justice to track and resolve all complaints lodged against corrupt judicial officers," LSK President Faith Odhiambo noted in a statement in November 2024.
