Over 6,000 lawyers to offer free public legal services

By Harold Ayodo

Nairobi, Kenya: Over 6,000 lawyers countrywide will offer free legal services towards creating public awareness from September 23.

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) CEO Apollo Mboya said that 6,209 Advocates with valid practicing certificates will offer pro bono (free) services during the annual LSK Legal Aid Week.

“The Lawyers will offer the free services to the public between September 23 and September 27, 2013 at LSK Branches countrywide,” Mboya said.

The LSK CEO said Attorney General Githu Muigai will launch the legal awareness week on September 23 at the Milimani Law Courts Parking yard. The theme of the legal week is Access to Justice through Pro Bono Representation.

“It is important for the public to know their rights to justice and fundamental rights as enshrined in Chapter Four of the Constitution,” Mboya said.

The lawyers in Nairobi will be advising clients at the Milimani Law courts Parking Yard.

“We shall inform the public the venues in other counties in due course,” The CEO said.