The Judiciary has condemned the harassment of journalists who were covering a story at the Milimani Law Courts Friday.
In a statement by the Judiciary, journalists are not supposed to be barred from covering cases within its precincts unless otherwise directed by the courts.
The statement added that media presence in courts denotes permanent civic vigilance over the exercise of judicial authority which is delegated to the judiciary by the Kenyan people.
The judiciary called on justice sector partners to exhibit the highest standards of conduct in the courtroom and within the court precincts and promote and uphold the rule of law and further build public confidence in the justice system.
In the statement, the Judiciary reaffirms its commitment to uphold media freedom, the rights of journalists and the rule of law.
On Friday morning journalists covering Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s case were seen being roughed up by police escorting the legislator and his co-accused the court to be charged
