KENYAN LAWYERS BOYCOTT COURTS OVER ALLEGED JUDICIAL CORRUPTION. (PHOTO).

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 Kenyan lawyers boycott courts over alleged judicial corruption Kenyan lawyers staged a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday to protest alleged judicial corruption and chronic delays. Cases in the East African nation take an average of two years to conclude, according to official records, with lawyers blaming graft and systemic inefficiencies. "The court boycott is going on in courts across the country, with many lawyers heeding the call," Charles Kanjama, the president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), told reporters. However, the judiciary said that accountability mechanisms already exist through the Judicial Service Commission and the Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman, where complaints against judges and judicial officers can be lodged and investigated, according to a statement released prior to the boycott. It also defended its recent performance, saying it achieved a case clearance rate of 104 per cent for the first time in several years. After the natio...

BENUE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF WEDNESDAY AUTO CRASH. (PHOTO).


 BENUE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF WEDNESDAY AUTO CRASH 


The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Sam Ode,  has expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate road accident that occurred on Wednesday along  Makurdi–Lafia road involving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  on their way to Lafia,  Nasarawa State, for the North-Central Zonal Convention of the party.


A statement by the Deputy Chief Press to the Deputy Governor, Ior Ikyereve indicates that the tragic incident has brought immense grief not only to their families but also to the party and the entire State. 


It describes the development as "heartbreaking", noting that the victims were committed party members who were on a journey to participate in an important party activity.


The Deputy Governor extends his heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, the leadership and members of the APC in Ogbadibo Local Government Area and all those affected by the tragic incident", he stated. 


The statement further commiserates with those who sustained injuries in the accident and wished them a speedy and full recovery. He called on road users to exercise caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, especially during long-distance travels.


The Deputy Governor assures that the Government of Benue State stands in solidarity with them, their families and all party members at this difficult time.

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