Mt Elgon:Sabaot elders have called on the Judiciary to set up a fully operational court in Mt Elgon sub-county, citing the inconvenience residents face in traveling long distances to Kimilili for legal matters.
According to Kenya News Agency, the elders emphasized that the absence of a local court has particularly affected children and other vulnerable groups, depriving them of timely justice. During a community program focused on child welfare and rights at Kapsokwony Market, Amos Tulkon, representing the elders, announced that the community had already secured land in Kaptama for the court’s construction and donated it to the government.
Tulkon urged the Judiciary to proceed with the court’s establishment, highlighting the community’s commitment as evidenced by the land donation. In response, Kimilili Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Joseph Ndururi acknowledged the community’s request, stating it was justified. He noted that the Judicial Service Act supports the establishment of court services in every sub-county, and Mt Elgon residents deserve access to such services locally.
Ndururi pointed out that while budget constraints have hindered the judiciary’s objectives, efforts will be made to address the concerns. He suggested that the community engage their Member of Parliament to explore if the Constituency Development Fund could assist with the court project. Additionally, Ndururi offered the Kimilili Law Courts’ support in fencing the donated land and placing a signboard to designate it for the proposed court.
He encouraged the elders to visit Kimilili Law Courts for further discussion and to finalize the necessary procedures to advance the initiative.
