Communications Authority partners with Judiciary to provide internet to courts

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has teamed up with the Judiciary to provide internet access to 200 courts nationwide through a Sh200 million initiative funded by the Universal Fund.

This project seeks to improve service delivery and facilitate better access to justice, with a focus on sub-county and county courts that currently experience limited connectivity.

CAK Director Mohammed Haji, stated that the Authority will provide technical expertise to assist the Judiciary in integrating artificial intelligence, enhancing the digital justice system for the benefit of court users.

He emphasized that the collaboration will facilitate the adoption of digital signatures, ensuring their legal validity in contracts and commercial agreements.

Haji also highlighted that the partnership will bolster video conferencing, electronic case management, and cybersecurity measures to safeguard judicial data.

"Improved connectivity will accelerate the digital delivery of judicial services and ensure wider access to legal information for Kenyans," he said.

Haji made the statements while attending the three-day Magistrates and Kadhi Courts Colloquium at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha.

Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala stated that the judiciary is dedicated to utilizing technological innovations to advance justice, not to hinder it.

He emphasized that judicial officers must handle the complexities of digital evidence, safeguard data privacy, identify tech-related fraud, and implement judicial automation platforms.