Kitwe City Council (KCC) today launched the City’s first ever fast track court to dispose of cases relating to public nuisances, traffic offences, Gender Based Violence and other offences adjudicated by the subordinate court, in the shortest time.

And Gracing the event Honourable Justice Timothy Katanekwa said the official opening of the fast track court marks a great milestone in the dispensation of Justice in Kitwe District and in the cordial relationship between KCC and the Judiciary.

“The Judiciary in Kitwe, has among its many problems for a long time faced the shortage of court rooms. This shortage has sometimes led to the undesired delays in the disposal of cases”, he said.

Judge Katanekwa also thanked the Mayor and the entire KCC management for generously donating the council chamber to be used as a fast track court.

And speaking at the same event Kitwe Mayor Eng. Christopher Kangómbe thanked his Excellency the President of Zambia Edgar Lungu for taking the lead in ensuring that justice is provided for every Zambian citizen.

He added that the launch of the fast track court would be utilized in the dispensation of Justice and would greatly benefit all the residents of Kitwe.

Issued by
Lidah Kamanga
Assistant Public Relations Manager