LSK President Faith Odhiambo Resigns From Victim Compensation Panel
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has resigned from President William Ruto's Victims Compensation Panel, after weeks of mounting pressure.
Ruto appointed her to the Panel of Experts that includes 14 others, to spearhead the process of compensating victims of demonstrations and public protests across the country.
''Earlier today, I tendered my resignation from the position of Vice Chairperson of the Compensation Panel. I will continue to agitate for Justice for all Victims and pursue all key deliverables I had set out to attain,'' Odhiambo announced.
The panel, chaired by Presidential Constitutional Advisor Professor Makau Mutua, was unveiled to steer the compensation framework amid calls for justice and accountability for those affected during anti-government protests.
However, her appointment drew sharp criticism from sections of the legal fraternity, civil society, and opposition leaders, who argued that her involvement in the panel compromised the independence of LSK.
On September 8, the High Court issued orders temporarily suspending the functioning following a petition by Lawyer Levi Munyeri.
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