The Judiciary has resolved to leave all courts open during Thursday’s planned anti-government protests by Kenyan youth.

The Judiciary, in a statement to newsrooms, said its leadership made the decision at a Wednesday meeting in a bid to ensure justice is dispensed even during the demonstrations, since dubbed ‘Nane Nane.’

“The Judiciary Leadership Team (JLT) in its meeting held today, Wednesday, 7th August 2024, took note of the planned mass demonstrations scheduled for Thursday, 8th August 2024,” read the statement.

“To uphold the Constitution, the Judiciary Leadership Team has resolved that courts will remain open, all considerations of safety and security taken into account, and will, as much as possible, leverage technology and virtual courts to ensure continued dispensation of justice.”

The legal arm of government further sought to assure Kenyans and staff that security will be enhanced in the court premises during the period.

It however also urged both police and protesters to follow the law while discharging their duties and activities on the said day.

“We assure all court users that the Judiciary Police Unit, in co-ordination and collaboration with local police stations, is working diligently to ensure the security of court facilities and the safety of court users and Judiciary personnel,” the statement added.

“The JLT urges protesters and security agencies to adhere strictly to the Constitution and the law when engaging in the protests or discharging their mandate of law enforcement.”

 This as the youth maintained that the planned Thursday protests, which are expected to culminate in a march to State House, are still on.

The police have, on the other hand, warned that the planned anti-government demonstrations could be infiltrated by goons, thereby threatening the country's security.