The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Allen Gichuhi on Friday responded to claims that the society was no longer as vocal as it used to be.
A number of lawyers had raised concerns over LSK citing that the society had ignored public interest cases and was, therefore, losing its strength.
Allen Gichuhi has however pointed out that his silence was due to the fact that e was focused on implementing the manifestos that he had presented while he was contesting for the position last year.
He also distanced LSK from political matters adding that the society was not after fighting the government.
“LSK is not an opposition political party to go fighting the government. It is a statutory body and its mandate is governed by the law,” Allen Gichuhi stated.
The LSK president challenged the critics to point out instances which showed incompetence at his office.
Gachuhi further rubbished claims that LSK did not value in public interest cases.
“We have handled more than 50 cases on public interest and we are planning to lodge a petition with the National Assembly on conveyancing,” he stated.
Earlier on, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma who doubles up as the Parliamentary Justice and Legal Committee claimed that LSK was on the verge of dying.
“LSK is on the verge of dying and it has become too political. Senior lawyers must get back to society and save the situation,” he stated.