Top LSK post aspirants deny political links with Jubilee and Cord
Law Society of Kenya President Eric Mutua (right) flanked by position aspirants Allen Waiyaki (centre) and James Aggrey Mwamu during a past event. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Allen Gichuhi, Mr Aggrey Mwamu and Mr Isaac Okero have dismissed reports that the Jubilee and Cord coalitions were keen to influence the outcome of the poll.
- Mr Gichuhi on Wednesday told the Nation that he is not a member of any political organisation and would only desire an LSK that is governed professionally.
- Mr Mwamu, formerly chairman of the LSK Western Kenya Chapter, said there was no need for anyone to enlist the support of a political party in the race.
- At least 7,405 lawyers are scheduled to elect a President, Vice President, Council and a female representative in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on February 25.
Lawyers campaigning for the Law Society of Kenya’s presidency have distanced themselves from the major political parties in the country.
Mr Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi, Mr Aggrey Mwamu and Mr Isaac Okero have dismissed reports that the Jubilee and Cord coalitions were keen to influence the outcome of the poll.
There have also been claims that Mr Mwamu and Mr Okore have been positioned by different parties to split votes.
Mr Gichuhi on Wednesday told the Nation that he is not a member of any political organisation and would only desire an LSK that is governed professionally.
“The election should be based on what a person has done for the society and not their tribe or perceived political party affiliations,” Mr Gichuhi said.
Mr Mwamu, formerly chairman of the LSK Western Kenya Chapter, said there was no need for anyone to enlist the support of a political party in the race.
“There would be total chaos in the society if we were to put candidates who hold known political party positions into office. How will such a president take decisions on governance which has political ramifications? LSK requires a neutral person all the time,” Mr Mwamu said.
Mr Okero said: “I have heard nothing of political alignments with regard to the LSK elections except from one particular candidate obsessed with this issue and keen to inject it into the debate. Members are concerned with how the LSK is run.”
At least 7,405 lawyers are scheduled to elect a President, Vice President, Council and a female representative in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on February 25.
“The register of members eligible to vote shall contain the names of members who held 2015 Practicing Certificate ending December 31, 2015,” a guideline on the elections which has been circulated to members aid.
The 25 polling stations will be set up the in Mombasa, Kericho, Nyeri, Muranga, Malindi, Bungoma, Busia, Thika and Machakos.
Kakamega, Embu, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kitale, Migori, Kerugoya, Nairobi (Milimani Court And Supreme Court), Kisii, Kitui, Eldoret, Mumias, Nakuru, Meru, and Nyahururu High Courts will also have polling stations.
LSK CEO Apollo Mboya said: “The electors can vote from any of the centres regardless of where they are based except for the elections of Nairobi branch where the eligible voters shall be members who ordinarily practise in Nairobi and Thika.”
