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September 5, 2025
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Pressure Mounts on Faith Odhiambo to Quit After Ruto Appointment

Pressure Mounts on Faith Odhiambo to Quit After Ruto Appointment

Odhiambo has been appointed co-chair of the Special Panel of Experts on Compensation for Victims of Protests...

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Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo is facing calls to resign after accepting an appointment by President William Ruto to a panel of experts. Advocate Levi Munyeri has vowed to file a petition for her removal if she does not step down, arguing her new role violates the Constitution and LSK Statutes.

  • Levi Munyeri challenges Faith Odhiambo's appointment to President Ruto's panel of experts.
  • Munyeri claims Odhiambo's new role duplicates functions of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
  • Odhiambo previously declined a similar appointment in July 2024, citing unconstitutionality.
  • Odhiambo defends her decision, stating she aims to secure justice for victims of protests and denied betraying Kenyans.

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