Lawyers affiliated to the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) which has members across 56 countries on Wednesday, July 26, condemned the brutality meted on protestors by the police during the anti-government demonstrations staged by the Azimio coalition. The Kenyan police service also has a duty to maintain law and order without using excessive force against civilians," the statement read in part. Seemingly, the lawyers reiterated their support for all victims of police brutality in Kenya. Additionally, the lawyers want the government to ensure that the Kenyan police force immediately desists from using excessive force against unarmed civilians. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association has been at the forefront of promoting and maintaining the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth countries which Kenya is part of.

Source: Daily Nation July 26, 2023 18:07 UTC