LSK President Nelson Havi Sunday said that among the 41 nominees are 27 of the society’s active members whose livelihood has suffered since July last year when the JSC recommended their appointment. EARNINGSMr Havi said the 27 nominated judges are in a predicament as they cannot reasonably and justifiably continue practising law and earning fees. Mr Havi said the question of the role of the President in the appointments was settled through a High Court ruling in March. "As LSK, we have taken various measures towards ending the stalemate surrounding the swearing-in of all the 41 judges. The LSK has since moved to the Court of Appeal seeking a reprieve on the intended censure of the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General.

Source: Daily Nation July 19, 2020 16:11 UTC