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  • LSK petitioned to remove Kindiki, Murkomen from Roll of Advocates

    LSK petitioned to remove Kindiki, Murkomen from Roll of Advocates

    A petitioner has filed a motion with the Law Society of Kenya seeking to strike off Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen from the roll of advocates.

    In the motion, advocate Kepher Ojijo has listed grounds in which he wants the duo removed, citing a violation of the code of conduct of advocates.

    Ojijo alleges that during their tenure and under their policy directives, the country has witnessed an unprecedented wave of police brutality.

    Ojijo further claims that rather than demonstrate remorse or accountability, the two leaders have continued to publicly justify these actions, which he says demeans the legal profession and renders them unfit to practice as advocates.

    He now wants LSK to convene a special general meeting for discussion and consideration of the motion.

  • Rein in rogue cops, Muslim Leaders urge President Ruto

    Rein in rogue cops, Muslim Leaders urge President Ruto

    Muslim leaders have condemned the use of excessive force by the police to contain youth participating in recent anti-tax protests.

    In a statement issued Thursday, the leaders urged President William Ruto to take action against cases of police brutality and abductions.

    “As a sign of leadership and patriotism, we urge you to unequivocally and publicly rein in rogue police officers and restrain them from harming, arresting, or kidnapping peaceful protestors,” the statement read.

    The leaders also demanded the release of those in police custody and compensation for protestors in hospitals, as well as assistance for the families of those killed by police actions.

    “We urge you to release those in police custody or just missing and for the state to underwrite and meet the costs of those protestors in hospitals and provide assistance to families in the burials of those slain by police,” the leaders stated.

    Further, the leaders, drawn from the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), the National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF), and the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), expressed concern over the escalating violence and unrest in the country. They called for new approaches to tackle the challenges facing the nation.

    “The youth are seeking and demanding actions on the raft of issues they have raised. They are not interested in a Multi-Sectoral Forum to dialogue over things and issues which are quite apparent and within your means to do or to initiate within the premise of our laws and constitution.”

  • DPP vows action against perpetrators of violence in anti-tax protests

    DPP vows action against perpetrators of violence in anti-tax protests

    The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in violence and destruction of property during anti-tax protests.

    In a statement, Ingonga warned that any future acts of violence leading to loss of lives and destruction of property including critical government infrastructure such as Parliament shall be met with the full force of the law.

    “Cognizant of the loss of lives, destruction and vandalism of private and public property, and other related acts witnessed particularly on Tuesday, 25th of June 2024, these crimes cannot continue unabated,” he warned.

    The DPP directed the DCI to swiftly conclude investigations related to acts of violence and destruction of property and forward the files for further perusal and directions.

    Ingonga said individuals taking part in demonstrations and picketing must be peaceful and unarmed.

    He added that The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 protects the right of every person to assemble, demonstrate, picket and present petitions to public authorities.

    However, Ingonga reminded the public that the rights are not absolute and can be limited to protect lives and property.

    The DPP’s statement comes after last Tuesday’s anti-finance bill protests that saw parliament stormed and part of the building set on fire.