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    "id": 588632,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. ole Kenta",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Richard Moitalel ole Kenta",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would also like to add my voice in support of the Bill. I believe it is a timely Bill. The Bill is going to be effective for both the dispensers and consumers of justice. For a long time since the Judiciary was introduced in Kenya, we have had many problems especially when it came to the management of cases. The organisation of the High Court that is envisioned in the Bill is clearly a very important step. The appointment of the Principal Judge in itself spreads the responsibilities beyond the Chief Justice. It will create efficiency and ensure timely dispensation of justice. The other very important issue on organisation is the introduction of presiding judges who will be in the new courts that are spread all over the country. When we take justice to the counties, then justice will be closer to the people and useful to the ordinary person. It will be cost effective both to the court and to the consumers of justice. It will be easier for those who are disabled both economically and physically to access justice. It is very important to look at that aspect. It is also important to note that in the new arrangement or organisation of the court, the Presiding Judge will be in charge of the subordinate courts. This will destroy the malaise that is seen at the moment. The other important thing in this Bill is that there will be uniformity in the dispensation of justice. If there is need for appeal, anybody who has been prosecuting cases in the lower court, will have a nearer place to take his or her case for appeal. This will save them time that is required. It is important that we all support this for the benefit of our people. The other important thing is that there will be a strict calendar to be followed by the courts. There will be the aspect of courts hearing a case anytime or any day. That is very important because there has always been the problem of delay of cases. This has cost us a lot. Definitely, it will be a great step forward the moment cases are heard day by day. Hon. Speaker, there is also the element of establishment of divisions. Looking at the High Court, the only place we have divisions for purposes of family and children, most of them are in Nairobi. The moment you take them to the counties--- We also have busy stations outside Nairobi like Kakamega, Kisumu, and Mombasa which have the same case load as Nairobi. So, the introduction of such divisions all over the High Court when need arises is very crucial. It is important we support it."
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