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Kenya's Chief Justice Statements Should Give Others Ideas How Courts Can Be Proactive —Prof Odinkalu

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In a recent statement via his official X account, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, a well-known human rights lawyer and former Chairman of Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission, has commented on a statement made by Kenya's Chief Justice.

Kenya's Chief Justice, Martha Koome, underlined the importance of proactiveness in the legal system during a recent public address.

Her statements has brought discussions across the legal community in Africa.

Professor Odinkalu, known for his advocacy for human rights and judicial reforms, praised Chief Justice Koome’s insights.

"This statement by Kenya's Chief Justice, @CJMarthaKoome, should give judiciaries around the continent an idea about how courts can be proactive in the digital age," Odinkalu wrote.

Odinkalu’s comments highlight the growing recognition of the need for judicial systems to adapt to technological advancements.

He believes that Chief Justice Koome’s statement is an important step in this direction.

Chief Justice Koome spoke about the necessity for courts to embrace digital tools to enhance efficiency and accessibility.

She pointed out that technology can help reduce delays and improve the delivery of justice.

Odinkalu’s endorsement of Koome’s views underlines the importance of such reforms.

He has long voiced for the modernization of judicial systems in Nigeria and Africa as whole.

His reaction to Koome’s statement suggests that her ideas could serve as a model for Nigeria and other African countries.

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