Activist Isaac Alouchier has launched a legal challenge in the High Court to allow laymen to practice law and draft legal documents in Kenya, aiming to dismantle what he calls a "penal monopoly" held by advocates.

• Alouchier argues that Sections 31 to 37 and Section 40 of the Advocates Act are unconstitutional because they criminalize legal practice by non-advocates and create economic barriers.
• He contends that the Constitution only mandates advocate representation in criminal cases, not civil, commercial, or family disputes.
• The activist claims that advocate fees are the primary barrier to justice under Article 48, exceeding court filing fees, and that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) handles over 80 percent of disputes outside formal courts.