COSTING THE CONSUMER MANDATE OF THE JUDICIARY IN KENYA

When parliament decides how much money should be given to the Kenyan judiciary each fiscal year, there is debate over what amount is appropriate. The Kenyan Parliament has the sole authority to decide how much money should be given to various government agencies, commissions, and levels of government.

The first point to be made is that the judiciary is able to provide efficient case resolution for the common good of all Kenyans equally when resources are allocated to it optimally. Article 159 of the Kenyan Constitution stipulates that the efficient delivery of justice must be carried out. The Judiciary uses it as a tool to achieve operational and financial independence. This highlights how important it is to give the judiciary sufficient resources.