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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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered the arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and seven others on charges of kidnapping and robbery with violence. The incident allegedly occurred on June 19, 2025, in Machakos County. In a separate case, the High Court in Nairobi has issued crucial directives to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding rape allegations against artist Samuel Muchoki, also known as Samidoh, to preserve evidence and protect the accuser. Meanwhile, 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, arguing her new role violates the Constitution and LSK Statutes.
