A Nakuru High Court judge has conducted a mobile court session at Nakuru Main Prison, hearing and determining miscellaneous criminal applications in an initiative aimed at improving access to justice for inmates.
The session was led by High Court Judge Abdi Hassan, who was accompanied by representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
According to the Judiciary, the judge also engaged inmates during the visit, listening to their concerns and providing clarification on matters relating to their cases.
The initiative seeks to bring court services closer to people in custody by addressing barriers that may prevent them from accessing justice.
The Judiciary said the mobile court sessions are intended to enhance access to justice and help reduce delays in handling matters involving inmates.
