The High Court reaffirmed its supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate courts under Article 165(6)(7) of the Constitution. The court noted that despite repeated orders and correspondence, the subordinate court in Mumias had failed to comply with directions to provide the original file for Mumias SPMCCRC No. 1074 of 2016. The court found this non-compliance to be a serious dereliction of duty and an embarrassment to the judicial system, emphasizing that courts must obey orders from superior courts. The court directed the Deputy Registrar to take immediate steps to retrieve the file and ensure compliance with previous orders, highlighting the importance of adherence to judicial hierarchy and the administration of justice.