Courts
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has committed to provide land for the planned establishment of courts in each of the five Sub Counties in Bomet.
Prof Barchok said the move was aimed at bringing justice closer to the people. The Governor, who was speaking Thursday at Bomet Law Court grounds said there were thorny issues in the society which the courts could not conclusively handle using the laws of Kenya.
He cited land succession issues which he termed as causing high voltage disputes among beneficiaries saying many conflicts ended up in murder. Governor Barchok said litigation of succession issues in court was not only expensive but usually took a long time.
“To address such issues, the courts have put in place Alternative Justice System, one which usually involves a mediator,” he said. “The mediator usually brings the disputing parties on a round table where they would reach an amicable solution and thus justice is served to everyone.”
Therefore, he said, to enhance the Alternative Justice System, the County Government of Bomet was committed to strengthening village councils led by village managers who were to resolve such issues before they reach the courts.
Barchok joined the host Lady Justice Roseline Korir, representatives from the Law Society of Kenya, officials from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, representatives from the Office of the Attorney General during the open day as part of the transformative agenda under the Social Transformation through Access to Justice.