LSK warns public against fake fundraisers for arrested protesters
By Ascah Mwango, July 19, 2025The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a warning to the public over fake fundraising drives being carried out under the pretence of helping protesters who were recently arrested.
In a statement released on Saturday, July 19, 2025, LSK revealed that it had received reports of individuals soliciting funds, claiming to be raising bail money for those detained during the June 25 and Saba Saba 2025 protests.
“The Law Society of Kenya has received reports of individuals soliciting funds to raise bail for persons arrested during the recent riots. Please note that the said fundraising drive is not being conducted and/or endorsed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) National Office,” the society said.
It urged members of the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of such appeals before contributing any money.
“We advise members of the public to verify any such appeals before making any contributions. Beware of fraudulent schemes,” the statement continued.
KHRC fundraiser
Meanwhile, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) launched an emergency fundraiser to help secure the release of more than 100 young Kenyans still in custody. The commission says many of those arrested remain behind bars due to what it terms as hefty and harsh bail terms.
In a banner shared on X on Thursday, July 17, KHRC appealed to Kenyans for support under the message, “Let’s bring our innocent youth home! Urgent: bail money needed.”
Adding;
“Over 100 young Kenyans are still being unjustly detained countrywide on baseless, trumped-up charges, including terrorism, while the real goons and the politicians calling for violence remain free. They are not safe! Their only crime: standing up for Kenya’s future during the June 25th and Saba Saba 2025 protests.”
The plea from KHRC comes amid growing public criticism of what many consider politically motivated arrests and excessively punitive bail conditions. Human rights activists and opposition figures have accused the government of using the justice system to silence dissent.