LSK President Charles Kanjama
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced a nationwide march to demand justice following the killings of two advocates.
In a statement on Wednesday, LSK President Charles Kanjama said that attacks on lawyers threaten the administration of justice and the rule of law.
“These deaths amount to an attack on the legal profession, the administration of justice and the rule of law.
“It sends a chilling message to every Advocate who faithfully discharges their professional duties and raises serious concerns about the security of officers of the court and all those entrusted with defending public interest,” the statement read in part.
LSK declared Friday, July 10, a day of national solidarity for advocates and announced a nationwide march to honour the two lawyers while defending the rule of law.
The society asked participants to dress formally and wear purple ribbons as a symbol of remembrance and unity.
LSK also directed advocates taking part in the Nairobi procession to gather at the Milimani Law Courts Parking from 9.00 a.m. before beginning the march at 9.30 a.m.
Similar marches will be held simultaneously in all LSK regional branches under the coordination of branch leadership.
“In honour of our departed colleagues, and in defence of the rule of law, the Law Society of Kenya hereby declares Friday, 10t July 2026 a day of national solidarity for the legal profession and announces a Nationwide Advocates’ March for Justice,” LSK stated.
This comes after Kenya Forest Service (KFS) legal manager Esther Wairimu Keige was found dead after weeks of anxious searching.
Keige’s death came two days after another advocate, Edward Muthee Kariuki, was found murdered outside his residence in Athi River.
