The High Court has allowed the LSK to seek compensation on behalf of the families of murdered human rights lawyer Willy Kimani, his client Josephat Mwenda and taxi driver Joseph Muiruri. Read: LSK rejects 'incomplete' Willie Kimani murder probe report Read: Autopsy report reveals lawyer Willie Kimani was beaten, then strangledKimaru also said police lacked enthusiasm to investigate the incident when it was first reported, and only took action when the LSK took up the matter. More on this: Protesters burn Syokimau AP camp where murdered lawyer was heldThe judge noted Kimani championed human rights and was killed while performing his duties as an advocate. Justice Luka Kimaru further directed the Law Society of Kenya to amend its petition and file fresh documents at the constitutional and human rights division within 14 days.

Source: The Star August 11, 2016 11:37 UTC