Nairobi, Kenya —The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over what it terms a “growing trend of judicial impunity,” accusing sections of the Judiciary of abusing their powers and threatening both constitutional order and the livelihoods of legal practitioners. In a Press statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised recent ex-parte conservatory orders issued…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during a press briefing on justice reforms. By Wendy Sheilla Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the removal of criminal records for Kenyans convicted of petty offences, arguing that the justice system should rehabilitate offenders rather than condemn them to a lifetime of stigma. Speaking to the press,…
Lempaa Soiyanka speaks during a press briefing where he raised concerns over presidential powers ahead of a planned Saturday address. By Wendy Sheilla A fierce debate has erupted over whether the President has the legal authority to create certain funds or legal frameworks for international operations, just days before he is set to deliver a…
The Treasurer of the Mombasa Law Society and the Coast Branch of the Law Society of Kenya has underscored the need to uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law amid rising political temperatures in the country. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference, which runs from August 12 to 16, the…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a statement condemning the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 8. Speaking during a press briefing, LSK President Faith Odhiambo described Mr. Ojwang’s death as a profound betrayal not only of the victim…
