A/HRC/45/2 528. Lesotho expressed its gratitude to the speakers who had made constructive statements during the review. Lesotho took good note of all the recommendations made during its review in January 2020. Lesotho had embarked on this journey with an open and positive mind and was keen to continue doing so during the implementation stage. 529. Lesotho viewed the universal periodic review process as one of the transparent mechanisms where States had an opportunity to self-introspect and continue in their pursuit to upholding and safeguarding the human rights of their people according to international human rights standards. Lesotho will continue to implement all the accepted recommendations in accordance with its domestic laws, regional and international human rights jurisprudence, to the best of its ability. 530. Finally, Lesotho extended its appreciation to the staff of the universal periodic review secretariat for their unwavering support during the entire process and thanked the representatives of States and non-governmental organizations for their participation in this important and collective exercise. Kenya 531. The review of Kenya was held on 23 January 2020 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Kenya in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/KEN/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/KEN/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/KEN/3). 532. At its 23rd meeting, on 28 September 2020, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Kenya (see sect. C below). 533. The outcome of the review of Kenya comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/44/9) and the views of Kenya concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary (see also A/HRC/44/9/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 534. The delegation, headed by His Excellency Mr. Cleopa K. Mailu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, thanked the Troika, the secretariat, and those States who submitted advanced questions and made statements during the review. 535. Since the review, a number of measures have been put in place to enhance access to justice, including the establishment of four new High Courts, bringing the total number of High Courts to 43. In July 2020, the first digital case management system was launched. The system was designed to track and monitor the status and progress of files and would facilitate electronic filing of pleadings and disclosure of evidential material. 93

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