BACKGROUND
The Judiciary is one of the three co-equal arms of government. Its chief mission is to resolve disputes in a just manner with a view to protecting the rights and liberties of all, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law. The Judiciary performs this function by providing independent, accessible and responsive fora for the resolution of disputes.
Towards the definition of an image for the Judiciary, the Judiciary seeks to establish its own coat of arms that will be distinct from the other arms of government. The envisioned coat of arms should take into consideration the Judiciary Transformation Framework, which seeks to transform the Judiciary into an independent but complementary partner with other branches of the government (www.judiciary.go.ke.)
The coat of arms must capture the principles that the Judiciary must adhere to as outlined in the Constitution {Article 159 (2) and Article 160 (1)} which creates the basic architecture for Judicial Transformation, namely;
1. The Judiciary must do justice to all irrespective of status.
2. The Judiciary must not delay justice; instead it must provide justice expeditiously.
3. The Judiciary must promote alternative forms of dispute resolution.
4. The Judiciary must administer justice without undue regard to procedural technicalities.
5. The Judiciary must protect and promote the purpose and principles of the Constitution.
ELIGIBILITY
i. Entrants must be Kenyan citizens
ii. The contest is open to individuals and teams. The contest is not open to companies, educational institutions or organizations.
iii. Entrants must be of sufficient legal age and standing to enter into a contract with the Judiciary as required below.
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