[PHOTOS] CJ Koome meets Microsoft officials to spur digital transformation

In Summary

• The meeting was held in a bid to spur digital transformation in the justice sector.

• The Chief justice said that after the onset of COVID-19, courts have been using Microsoft Teams for their virtual hearings.

by LINDWE DANFLOW

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16 January 2023 - 16:39

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Chief Justice Martha Koome with officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice on Monday January 16, 2023
Image: CJ/TWITTER

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday met with officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ).

The meeting was held in a bid to spur digital transformation in the justice sector.

The Chief justice said that after the onset of COVID-19, courts have been using Microsoft Teams for their virtual hearings.

officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice in a meeting with Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday January 16, 2023
Image: CJ/TWITTER

Officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice in a meeting with Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday January 16, 2023
Image: CJ/TWITTER

"Adoption of technology by the courts has been revolutionary and the Judiciary aims to advance on the gains made thus far," Koome said.

Koome spoke of intentions to partner with Microsoft to address the gaps that hinder access to justice.

"In addition, through NCAJ_KE, we endeavour to make the justice chain accessible and people-centred, especially for the most vulnerable members in our communities," Koome added.

Chief Justice Martha Koome with officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice on Monday January 16, 2023
Image: CJ/TWITTER

Officials from Microsoft and the National Council on the Administration of Justice in a meeting with Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday January 16, 2023
Image: CJ/TWITTER