LSK vows to pursue justice for slain advocates, rejects intimidation
By Faith Lagat, July 12, 2026The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has vowed to pursue justice for two slain advocates, saying it will continue using all constitutional and legal avenues to ensure those responsible are brought to book.
The commitment follows a nationwide day of solidarity held on Friday, July 10, 2026, during which advocates withdrew their services and staged the Purple Ribbon Walk to honour advocates Edward Muthee Kariuki and Esther Wairimu Keige.
Led by LSK President Charles Kanjama, Senior Counsel, hundreds of advocates, judicial officers, human rights defenders and civil society representatives marched from the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, with similar processions held across the society’s regional branches.
The procession ended at the National Police Service headquarters at Jogoo House and Vigilance House, where the society presented petitions seeking urgent action from security agencies.
Call for investigations
The LSK called for the immediate deployment of a multi-agency investigation team, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, to conduct forensic investigations into the deaths of Kariuki and Keige.
“The Law Society of Kenya will continue to pursue every lawful constitutional, institutional and legal avenue until the truth is established, accountability is secured, and public confidence in the administration of justice is strengthened,” Kanjama wrote.
The society also asked investigators to provide regular public updates on the progress of the investigations, establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths, identify those responsible and enhance security for advocates handling matters of public interest.
Kanjama said attacks targeting advocates undermine the administration of justice and the rule of law.
He also called for the establishment of a formal liaison mechanism between the LSK and the National Police Service to enable faster reporting of security concerns involving advocates.
The society further proposed a communication framework involving the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other agencies to provide regular briefings on investigations involving advocates.
Concern over advocates’ safety
Kanjama said the society is concerned by threats, intimidation and violence targeting advocates in both public and private practice.
He cited the murder of advocate Charles Mbon, saying no prosecution has been undertaken months after his death.
The LSK also called for investigations into reports that Keige had received threats linked to her work as Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager, including matters involving public land in forest areas.
Leaders join solidarity march
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Senior Counsel, former LSK President Faith Odhiambo, Senior Counsel Philip Murgor and LSK Nairobi Branch Chair Eric Kivuva joined the procession.
Kanjama said the society would continue pursuing justice until the investigations are concluded and accountability is achieved. “We will not be intimidated. We will not relent. And we will not be silenced,” he said.
Kariuki was found dead with a head wound in Athi River on July 5, 2026, while Keige’s body was discovered near Juja on July 6, 2026, after she had been missing for nearly a month.