LSK probes Kaguchia, Kaluma over alleged inciting remarks
The Society said the review would determine whether the statements raise a professional misconduct case and, if a prima facie case is established, whether the matter should be referred to the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has initiated an investigation into remarks made by two Kenyan MPs, John Kaguchia and Peter Kaluma, regarding alleged professional misconduct. According to LSK, lawyers retain their professional duties even when holding political office. The review will encompass remarks from public appearances over the next two weeks. If the statements are deemed inciting, the matter may be referred to the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal.
Kaguchia, the Mukurwe-ini MP, was arrested on August 3 by Director of Criminal Investigations officers for inciting violence, following inflammatory comments he made at a political gathering. The remarks allegedly threatened to track and "smoke out" opponents in their homes. Kaguchia pleaded not guilty to charges of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace.
Meanwhile, Homa Bay Town MP Kaluma is under scrutiny for remarks he made prior to a rally that turned violent on August 16. The LSK's investigation centers on Kaluma's alleged calls for vigilante justice against rival political supporters, including suggestions to inspect and deal with anyone involved in supporting the opposition. Kaluma has contested the accuracy of the reported statements, while security forces are already investigating the violence that ensued.
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