The Law Society of Kenya has written a strongly worded letter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding what it describes as the unlawful arrest and harassment of its members.
In the letter dated April 14, Eric Kivuva, the LSK Nairobi Branch Chairperson, denounced the actions of officers from the Kasarani Police Station and the DCI, who reportedly harassed the lawyer while he was conducting his duties. "The Nairobi Branch condemns in the strongest possible terms the actions of the DCI and Kasarani Police Station, which amount to harassment and intimidation of an advocate in the lawful execution of their professional duties," part of the letter read. "It is wholly unacceptable and legally impermissible for an advocate to be compelled to divulge client information, including their whereabouts, as this is protected under the law." LSK President Faith Odhiambo during the LSK Prayer meeting in Nairobi, February 7, 2025.
Photo Faith Odhiambo According to Kivuva, the lawyer in question, on January 7, conducted a lawful land transaction on behalf of his client, the land vendor, a transaction that involved funds being remitted to his office and later transferred to the vendor as occasioned in the profession.
The letter noted that a different advocate, representing the buyer, had earlier conducted due diligence and confirmed that the land was a legitimate sale with the vendor duly registered as the owner.
