LSK demands overhaul of state institutions
National
By
Ronald Kipruto
| Jun 18, 2025
Faith Odhiambo LSK President during the NOC-K East Africa Gender Conference in Nairobi. Jan 29, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
The Law Society of Kenya has called for a complete overhaul of the country's institutions, citing a failure to protect citizens and uphold the rule of law.
Speaking at the LSK Secretariat grounds on Wednesday, June 18, President Faith Odhiambo demanded the arrest and prosecution of police officers found guilty of extrajudicial killings, noting the need for institutions that serve and listen to the people.
"We need arms of government that are working and one that is working for the people of Kenya.
Odhiambo questioned the judiciary's commitment to justice, challenging it to enforce its own rulings and hold powerful individuals accountable.
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"If the judiciary cannot hold itself to account, how can it hold the National Police Service or the Executive accountable?" she asked.
Lawyers have also called on the National Security Council to direct the Inspector General of Police, the National Police Service Commission, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to immediately investigate all complaints of excessive force and extrajudicial killings.
Odhiambo further demanded that IPOA release an update on the status of investigations into all reported cases of police brutality and extrajudicial killings in the past year.
LSK called on health institutions, including Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), to review and improve their victim reporting procedures to enhance transparency and public disclosure of information.
Additionally, the Society called on the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to file charges against officers implicated in extrajudicial killings.
LSK plans to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Police IG and the Interior Cabinet Secretary for defying a court order that barred police from covering their faces during protests.
Odhiambo also condemned the assault on Ken Ochieng', an advocate of the High Court, who was attacked and robbed by unidentified assailants during Tuesday's protests.