LSK Finally Breaks silence, Condemns Ruto’s remarks Regarding the Ceremonial sword

LSK Finally Breaks silence, Condemns Ruto’s remarks Regarding the Ceremonial sword.

LSK Finally Breaks silence: The law society of Kenya, has condemned president Ruto’s remarks that suggested the use of the ceremonial sword to handle those opposing the Housing Levy through the courts terming them as aggressive and reckless.

LSK President Eric Theuri raised eyebrows saying, the head of state’s remarks, threatens the freedom of the Judiciary.

Theuri stated,” As a society, we wish to condemn the utterances by the Head of State that he was given a sword upon inauguration and he will use that sword on people he considers to be enemies of the Republic of Kenya by virtue of them exercising their right to go to Court and challenge Government decisions, including those that have gone to Court to challenge the Housing Levy.”

Theuri highlighted that the constitution grants citizens the rights to challenge government actions through legal means.

LSK President called upon President Ruto to respects the ruling of the courts, and therefore refrain from making threatening remarks or statements.

Theuri stated,”The Courts have spoken about the unconstitutionality of the Housing Levy. The President should therefore respect the ongoing Constitutional processes and refrain from issuing such veiled threats.”

Notably, Theuri revealed that President’s controversial ‘mambo ni matatu’ slogan, led to the harassment of advocates and coerced case withdrawals.

He stated,”Those statements were followed by threat to parties who had cases in Court to withdraw the same, and we are aware that several advocates were harassed and intimidated for representing clients’ cases, leading to their coerced withdrawals.”