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LSK President Faith Odhiambo Resigns from Victims Compensation Panel

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Faith Odhiambo Resigns from Victims Compensation Panel

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has officially resigned from President William Ruto’s Victims Compensation Panel, following weeks of public criticism, legal challenges, and mounting pressure from various quarters within the legal fraternity and civil society. Odhiambo, who had been serving as Vice Chairperson of the 15-member panel, said her decision was made in the best interest of … Read more

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Can Students Over 18 Sue Their Parents for Support in Kenya?

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Can Students Over 18 Sue Their Parents for Support in Kenya?

In Kenya, turning 18 is often seen as the symbolic entry into adulthood — a time when individuals begin taking full responsibility for their own lives. However, what many people don’t know is that the law allows students over 18 years old to sue their parents for financial support under specific conditions. In a recent legal explainer … Read more

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Why Children Under 18 Cannot Be Sent to Prison in Kenya

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Children Under 18 Cannot Be Sent to Prison in Kenya

Renowned Kenyan lawyer Danstan Omari has shed light on a crucial aspect of the justice system—the treatment of children under 18 who come into conflict with the law. In an episode of “What is the Law”, Omari breaks down the legal framework protecting minors and clarifies why children cannot be imprisoned in Kenya, no matter the crime they commit. His explanation … Read more

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