Nairobi, Kenya – Somalia’s Chief Justice Bashir Yusuf Ahmed leveraged a meeting of East African Chief Justices in Nairobi to advocate for changes enhancing the accessibility, efficiency, and public focus of the nation’s justice system.
His involvement underscores Somalia’s expanding role in regional judicial collaboration amid ongoing efforts to restructure courts, extend legal aid, and update justice frameworks.
Through engaging in talks on alternative dispute resolution, legal alignment, judicial training, and technology integration, Somalia can draw from regional insights to accelerate its reforms.
Many approaches covered, such as community justice methods and digital case handling, match ongoing priorities in Somalia’s judicial field.
The event fosters potential for enhanced partnerships and expertise as Somalia aims to boost judicial confidence, clear case delays, and improve justice access in remote areas.
The session ended with a joint statement outlining regional pledges, which Somalia plans to incorporate into its justice overhaul efforts.
