The Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal has found former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi guilty of professional misconduct over remarks he made on social media against his predecessor, Allen Gichuhi.
The case was filed by Gichuhi, who accused the 49th LSK president of making statements that not only tarnished his reputation,but also demeaned the legal profession.
Gichuhi argued that the posts shared on Twitter, now X, alongside televised comments, were unbecoming of someone holding a position of such influence in the legal fraternity.
In its ruling, the tribunal described some of Havi's posts as "vulgar, abusive and demeaning," adding that the language used fell far below the standards expected of a senior advocate. "The kind of behaviour exhibited by the accused advocate in this matter fell far short of the mark.
