The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, has hinted at resigning from the panel of experts on compensation of victims of public protests if her "efforts will be frustrated." Speaking on Thursday after swearing in together with her committee counterparts, Odhiambo said she owes the responsibility to the people of Kenya and that any attempt to interfere with their operations would lead to her departure from the panel. "My loyalty is to you the people of Kenya and my colleagues that I serve at LSK.
Should my efforts be frustrated or undermined in any manner whatsoever, I'm prepared to do the honorable thing in fidelity with the rule of law and the constitution of Kenya," she said. "The bloodshed of our comrades must not be in vain, and know, I will not take any prisoners.
I will keep you informed of the developments, and at no point shall I act to negate the gains we have made together as a country," added Odhiambo.
She assured the public that her "bold and unpopular step" in accepting the call was informed by the will to ensure justice for the victims languishing in despair, saying she has "heard your cries and listened to your concerns" of those who reached out to her, voicing their fears and reservations. "Let it be known that I have in no way betrayed the trust, let it be clear that access to criminal justice remains critical to me," she stated. "My service will be solely to the people of Kenya.
