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Murkomen accuses LSK of defending 'criminals'

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen at Harambee House Nairobi address press on 26th June 2025. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), accusing the legal body of “siding with suspected criminals” and undermining efforts to tackle violence during recent anti-government protests.

Speaking in Uasin Gishu County on Wednesday, July 23, Murkomen condemned the LSK’s role in securing lower bail terms for individuals arrested during the June 25 and Saba Saba protests.

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