By VICTOR RABALLAMore by this AuthorCandidates eyeing presidency of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Friday said they were committed to rekindling its vibrancy so it can perform more meaningful roles. Vice President Harriette Chiggai, council member Maria Mbeneka, Nairobi chairman Charles Kanjama and lawyer Nelson Havi spoke during a debate at Kisumu’s Acacia Premier Hotel. CRITICAL ISSUESThe contestants regretted that the society, whose President Allen Gichuhi has served a two-year term, has failed to take a position on critical issues in the country. He noted the need for a strong, more united LSK that is not subject to State manipulation. Mr Kanjama, while noting that some laws undermine the legal profession, said he will challenge them at the courts.

Source: Daily Nation January 25, 2020 05:37 UTC