This archive report was first published on 17 November 2021.
Havi Contradicts LSK in Judge's Ouster Row ¶
Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has contradicted an earlier statement made by LSK officials over the ouster of a judge.
On November 17, 2021, Havi stated that LSK Chief Executive Officer Mercy Kalondu Wambua and Nairobi Branch Chairman Eric Theuri do not represent the entire body.
Wambua and Theuri had given a statement demanding that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) speeds up investigations into the judge and ensure the judge is removed from office and prosecuted.
However, Havi clarified that as a body, LSK is aware of a formal complaint before the JSC and will abide by the outcome.
The controversy began when a judge was captured on a video asking for Ksh100 million to compromise a case he was presiding over, which was posted by former Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko.
Several groups and individuals, including Wambua and Theuri, have been pushing for the immediate removal of the judge from his post.
