125 protesters arraigned in court
At least 125 protesters arrested in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, during countrywide anti-government protests have been arraigned in court. The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has sent a legal team to represent the protestors. In a statement shared on X, LSK president Faith Odhiambo disclosed that the protesters who were being held at […]
LSK urges protesters to remain vigilant, report any incidents
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo has urged protesters to remain vigilant and peaceful while demonstrating. In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Odhiambo disclosed that she had received distress calls about the ongoing protests. She further encouraged the protesters and members of the public to call the […]
Blow to Ruto as LSK declines to participate in debt audit task force
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has publicly declined to participate in President William Ruto’s recently announced Presidential Taskforce on Forensic Audit of Public Debt, citing constitutional concerns and existing statutory mandates. In a press statement issued on July 5, 2024, the LSK took note of Gazette Notice No. 8261, which established the task force […]
LSK president confirms safe return of 2 comrades abducted, dumped at unknown locations
President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Faith Odhiambo has confirmed the safe return of two comrades who were abducted and dumped at unknown locations, with the incident occurring on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. As seen through her X account on June 28, 2024, Faith stated that the two individuals who were Joshua Okayo […]
‘Your address was not presidential at all’- LSK slams Ruto over silence on deaths, injuries from Tuesday demos
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has slammed President William Ruto over his response to the aftermath of the Tuesday, June 25, 2024 demonstrations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, LSK President Faith Odhiambo says President Ruto’s adminstration has failed to offer help to the Kenyans that were injured during the deadly […]
LSK demands immediate release of Shadrack Kiprono after abduction linked to Gen Z demos
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded the immediate release of Shadrack Kiprono after he was abducted by unknown people suspected to be police officers. LSK President Faith Odhiambo on Monday, June 24, 2024, issued a statement saying Shadrack was violently abducted by unidentified persons believed to be intelligence officers in South B while […]
LSK warns police against interfering with anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Thursday, June 20, 2024, issued a stern warning to the National Police Service(NPS) against interference with the ongoing peaceful anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests across the country. In a statement, the LSK president Faith Odhiambo cautioned the police service against breaking Article 37 of the 2010 constitution adding that they […]