Faith Odhiambo: Kenya is facing a rule-of-law crisis
Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has warned that Kenya is experiencing a rule-of-law crisis due to rising political violence and institutional failure. She cited a human rights group's appeal to the ICC as evidence that domestic institutions are no longer trusted to protect citizens.
Why it matters
The statement highlights significant concerns regarding democratic stability and the efficacy of justice systems in Kenya amidst political unrest.
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo speaks at a Linda Mwananchi rally/HANDOUT Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has warned that Kenya is facing a rule-of-law crisis.
It a statement, Odhiambo said growing political violence and the apparent failure of state institutions to prevent or punish abuses are undermining public confidence in the country’s justice system.
She said the decision by a local human rights organisation to appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for Kenya to be monitored was a troubling indication that domestic institutions were increasingly being viewed as incapable of dealing with political violence.
“When a local human rights group must write to The Hague to ask that Kenya be watched, that is not just advocacy. That is a confession of state failure,” Odhiambo said.
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