Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to accord accredited journalists unrestricted access to cover court proceedings.
Chief Justice Martha Koome said that the media and Judiciary are institutions intended to serve as checks on the functioning of the state.
On February 8, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) filed a complaint to the judiciary concerning the rising cases of journalists being denied coverage of court proceedings in various court stations.
“The Judiciary and media are accountability twins. They co-relate to ensure the smooth running of the State. It is therefore the responsibility of the media to inform the public about occurrences in the country. I call upon the Judiciary to work closely with the media to give them access to court information," Koome said.
Koome added that the two institutions play a role in societal development as they work towards bringing to the fore various problems in society.
They also nudge the duty-bearers to work towards the resolution of problems affecting society.
“During my recent meeting with the Kenya Editors’ Guild, I assure that the shared overarching role in the society will shape and steer the relationship between the judiciary and the media during my tenure in office as Chief Justice,” Koome said.
