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I need to be very clear to the People of Kenya that MPs are not the accounting officers of NGCDF. MPs have no role to play at all in the implementation of projects. Their role begins and ends at public participation and probably just general oversight and to ensure that the funds allocated for that particular consituency are utilised as per the law and as per the PFM Act. - Hon. Oundo Ojiambo #BungeLiveNA

I urge the court to continue enforcing the “no adjournment” policy in line with the court's commitment to minimizing delays and ensuring that justice is not only done but done expeditiously. Reduction in incidents of adjournments requires robust and proactive approach to case management, and this requires stakeholders to work with the court and support the court's focus on delivering timely justice-Martha Koome, Chief Justice #ELRCOPENDAY

I used the opportunity during the funeral service of the late Justice David Majanja to assure Kenyans that the Judiciary will continue to uphold the legacy of Justice Majanja, who believed in constitutionalism and the rich promise of human rights and gender equality enshrined in the Constitution. The courts will continue to be the last independent bastion of the rule of law and constitutional protection. The Bill of Rights guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms, including the right to life. Therefore, I condemn the unnecessary loss of young Kenyan lives during peaceful demonstrations and protests. At the same time, I urge all those joining the protests to respect the rights to property and the economic lives and livelihoods of others by demonstrating peacefully and by ensuring that protests are not misused to cause harm and injustice to other citizens. I also condemn the rising cases of femicide, where women have been killed under unclear circumstances that are still under investigation. The Judiciary respects the mandate of the agencies responsible for investigating these incidents and urges them to swiftly investigate and take action against those found culpable for violating the right to life during protests and alleged cases of femicide. It is also important to note that judges and judicial officers have a constitutional duty of silence to uphold their independence and impartiality. Judges speak on matters of public interest through their judgments and rulings. This duty protects the Judiciary's independence and impartiality, as political disputes can eventually become legal disputes that come to court. Therefore, I urge Kenyans to understand and protect this duty, allowing judges to refrain from commenting on ongoing political disputes.