Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo has defended her controversial decision to accept an appointment as the Vice Chairperson of a panel of experts on victim compensation for protests and riots, despite public criticism of potential "betrayal."

• Odhiambo affirmed her commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to criminal justice, stating she has "in no way betrayed" public trust.
• The panel's work aims to spearhead "a revolutionary shift in victim reparations" to prevent future fatalities from protests.
• Earlier in 2024, Odhiambo had rejected President Ruto’s appointment to an independent task force auditing public debt, citing its unconstitutionality as the mandate rests with the Auditor General.