Migori County Government has promised to work closely with the Judiciary to strengthen the collaboration between the two entities.
Governor Ochilo Ayacko, who met with officials from the Judiciary at the Governor’s residence, led by the Migori High Court Judge Lady Justice Anne Ong’injo, ahead of the official launch of Children’s Service Week, pointed out the need for closer coordination between the Director of Public Prosecutions and the County Government to identify and foster justice for citizens.
Key topics discussed during the meeting included prioritising infrastructure needs and land allocation for the construction of court stations in each sub-county, and establishing a Children’s Remand Home and a Child Protection Unit at the Migori Police Station to improve access to justice.
Ochilo said that together with the court officials, they could lobby for more magistrates and judicial officers to be deployed at the court through the Judicial Service Commission to fast-track and efficiently tackle cases on time.
The meeting further worked on ways of strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary and the Migori County Government in areas of mutual interest.
The partnership also seeks to synergise in establishing a Rescue Centre for survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and escapees of Female Gentile Mutilation (FGM).
By Makokha Khaoya
