Lawyer Kepher Ojijo wants two government leaders removed from the legal profession. He filed papers on June 30 asking the Law Society of Kenya to take action against them. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen face accusations of poor conduct. Ojijo claims they damaged the reputation of all lawyers through their actions. The motion targets their behavior during recent youth protests.
Both men serve as government officials but also work as licensed attorneys. Ojijo argues they must follow the same professional rules as other lawyers. He believes they failed to protect the constitution during their time leading the Interior Ministry. Police violence increased under their watch during demonstrations. Many protesters suffered injuries or died during these events.
The petition blames the two leaders for allowing police brutality to continue. Ojijo states they never showed regret about the deaths and injuries. Murkomen made inappropriate comments on June 26 that upset many people. The lawyer believes both officials mixed their political duties with their legal careers wrongly. Their actions hurt the entire legal profession according to the complaint.
Ojijo asks the Law Society to hold a special meeting about removing both men. He wants them stripped of their legal licenses for breaking professional ethics. The motion demands accountability from all lawyers regardless of their government positions. Society must punish members who fail to meet professional standards. Legal professionals should always defend the constitution and protect citizens.
Both men serve as government officials but also work as licensed attorneys. Ojijo argues they must follow the same professional rules as other lawyers. He believes they failed to protect the constitution during their time leading the Interior Ministry. Police violence increased under their watch during demonstrations. Many protesters suffered injuries or died during these events.
The petition blames the two leaders for allowing police brutality to continue. Ojijo states they never showed regret about the deaths and injuries. Murkomen made inappropriate comments on June 26 that upset many people. The lawyer believes both officials mixed their political duties with their legal careers wrongly. Their actions hurt the entire legal profession according to the complaint.
Ojijo asks the Law Society to hold a special meeting about removing both men. He wants them stripped of their legal licenses for breaking professional ethics. The motion demands accountability from all lawyers regardless of their government positions. Society must punish members who fail to meet professional standards. Legal professionals should always defend the constitution and protect citizens.
