Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has accused LSK Vice President Mwaura Kabata, a presidential candidate, of inaction regarding a sexual harassment case against lawyer Patrick Wandare. This accusation has ignited fresh outrage and scrutiny within the legal fraternity over how the LSK handles such complaints.

• Havi claims Kabata was aware of complaints against Patrick Wandare for nearly one year without taking decisive action.
• Mwaura Kabata announced the immediate termination of any association between his presidential campaign and Wandare following allegations of sexual harassment.
• The LSK Council stated it cannot directly intervene in sexual harassment complaints, citing the statutory independence of the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal (DT).
• Havi's remarks come amid heightened political undertones in the LSK presidential contest, as he publicly declared support for Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama's bid on January 30.