Burial of magistrate Monica Kivuti underway in Yatta, Machakos

The burial of slain Makadara Law Court Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti is underway in Yatta, Machakos.

Kivuti died last week Thursday, June 13, 2024, while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital after she was shot while making a ruling involving a policeman’s wife at Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi.

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday led all Judicial officers in a countrywide day of mourning of the fallen magistrate aged 46 years.

Following the shocking incident Koome banned makeshift courts over security concerns pledging that the Judiciary is implementing immediate measures and engaging robustly with other relevant state agencies and stakeholders on long-term measures to ensure the safety and security of the court premises.

The CJ who condemned the heinous act, observed that none of the Judiciary staff could have ever imagined the horror and terror of a Judiciary personnel being killed in the seat of justice.

“The unimaginable hurt that the family, friends, and relatives of Magistrate Kivuti are experiencing is shared by the entire Judiciary family. Every member of the Judiciary feels this loss deeply, as what happened to Kivuti could have happened to any of us,” said Koome.

“As a Judge, one of the things I never anticipated and hoped never to see during my tenure as Chief Justice is the killing of a Judge, Judicial Officer, or Judiciary Staff in the courtroom in connection to their work,” said the CJ

She added: “Our hearts are broken, and our faith is shaken. This tragedy has not only taken a beloved colleague but has also shaken the very foundation of our justice system.”

Monica is survived by her husband Lawyer Mutima Kang’ata, and her children Josephine Wanjiru, Michelle Menyi, and baby Elyanna Wanjiru.