The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in Thika has embarked on a programme to weed out quack lawyers in the courts after a growing concern about their influx, conning several unsuspecting members of the public in the area. During a Law Awareness Week programme at the Thika Law Courts, the lawyers said efforts will be dedicated towards educating the public on the need to get qualified lawyers to defend them in court. Led by Thika Branch Secretary Patrick Kung’u, they said the fake lawyers attract clients with very low fees often trapping unsuspecting citizens who are unaware of their lack…
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Kenyan officers on the UN-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti have been joined by security officers from the Bahamas, strengthening the fight against gang violence in the Caribbean nation. A plane carrying a six-member advance team from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) arrived in Port-au-Prince on Friday and was received by MSS Deputy Force Commander Kevron Henry and Kenyan Commander Godfrey Otunge. An additional 144 officers are expected to arrive later, bringing the total to 150. “[Col. Henry] expressed optimism about more contributing countries deploying to Haiti soon. He reiterated the MSS’s commitment to ensuring that the…
The Judiciary is working on improving service delivery at the Makadara Law Courts by deploying ICT in efforts to decongest the court. Chief Justice Martha Koome said that the Judiciary is committed to decongesting courts in Nairobi especially Makadara by hastening court processes like paying court fines and bonds. Speaking on Tuesday when she visited Makadara Law Courts to gauge the security improvements and efficiency of service to the people, the CJ said that they are working with their ICT experts to improve the systems to facilitate faster processing of fines and bonds. She added that plans were underway to…
Seven suspects have been arrested in Kisumu following a crackdown on criminal gangs terrorising area residents. This comes after a public outcry over rising insecurity in the area where several lives have been lost to the gangs who waylay and attack unsuspecting members of the public with knives, pangas and blunt objects. Kisumu County Commissioner (CC) Benson Leparmorijo said one of the key suspects was shot by the police and is hospitalised, adding that the crackdown will continue until all the suspects are nabbed. “We have one of the suspects behind the rising cases of attacks using blunt objects. Our…
The High Court has suspended the appointment of a new Deputy President just hours after the Senate upheld the ousting of Rigathi Gachagua. Justice Chacha Mwita said on Friday that no appointments to replace Mr Gachagua will take place until October 24. In an urgent application filed by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, the matter has been referred to Chief Justice Martha Koome, who will select a panel to address the important constitutional issues raised. “In the meantime, a conservatory order has been issued to suspend the Senate’s resolution regarding the impeachment charges against the Deputy President,” the judge explained. The…
Members of the public in Nyeri have reacted to a proposed bill that seeks among others the extension of the terms of office for the President and Members of both Houses of Parliament. The Senate has already invited public views on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to extend terms for the elected leaders from 5 to 7 years. The Standing Committee on Justice Legal affairs and Human Rights is expected to hold a public hearing forum on the Bill on 25 October at 9.00 am at the Senate Chambers. Those who wish to contribute to the…
Willy Mutunga, a former Chief Justice of Kenya, is mourning the loss of his son, Athman Mutunga, who passed away on Saturday after a health struggle that involved four surgeries in just two months. The late Mutunga, 50, died at Coptic Hospital in Nairobi, where he was being treated for an undisclosed illness that required multiple surgeries. Chief Justice Martha Koome offered her heartfelt condolences to the Mutunga family, acknowledging the deep sorrow they are facing. “On behalf of the Judiciary family and on my own behalf, I extend our deepest condolences to Emeritus Chief Justice (Rtd) Dr Willy Mutunga…
Kisumu County government has ordered the temporary closure of all Airbnbs in Kisumu city following a wave of insecurity that has gripped the area. All the short-term rental operators will now register their premises afresh before being issued with new licenses to operate. Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga said as a requirement for the fresh registration, the premises must be located in a secure neighbourhood, have a visitors’ registration desk, security guards and Close Circuit Television cameras. This, he said targets to monitor operations of the establishments which are believed to accommodate criminals who are terrorising Kisumu residents. All hotels,…
Nearly 2,000 government employees have been found to possess fake academic certificates, raising serious concerns about integrity in public service, the Director of Ethics and Leadership at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed. FCPA John Lolkoloi said on Tuesday that the authentication exercise, ordered by the Public Service Commission, also established that those with forged academic and professional certificates serve in critical positions such as accountants, lawyers, human resources professionals, and doctors. “You can imagine the repercussions and the danger such individuals pose to society in terms of designing and constructing roads, bridges, buildings, and medical prescriptions as…
President William Ruto has made a series of new State appointments aimed at improving service delivery within his administration. These appointments were announced in a gazette notice published on Friday, October 4. One of the key changes involves the formation of a Selection Panel tasked with recruiting the Vice-Chairperson and members of the Public Service Commission. The seven-member panel will oversee this process, in line with the law, which requires that the PSC comprise a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and members appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. The individuals appointed to the Selection Panel include Arthur Osiya,…
