I will offer free pro bono representation for all those teachers facing show cause and possible disciplinary action for school plays that are unpopular with the executive
Eric Theuri SC
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Eric Theuri SC
@etadv
50th President of the Law Society of Kenya
nairobi
Joined August 2011
- I have spoken with the father of Billy Mwangi. The frustration & hopelessness in his voice is heart wrenching. He informs me the mother is unwell and admitted in hospital as a result of his abduction. I have assured him that we will petition the court for a writ of habeas
- The history of this country may never witness a political CHESS MASTER in the same mould as the current president. Those who think he's a one term better get dream again.
- The next few hours will reveal whether the judiciary is truly independent or all institutions are under capture.
- The Law Society has instructed counsel to challenge the illegal directives by the executive to the KU Council. Public land cannot be re-allocated on the basis of whims but in strict compliance with the law.
- All glory to God. Thank my worthy competitors for a race well ran & conceding defeat. We forge forward
- The Law Society of Kenya will call its members to a countrywide peaceful purple ribbon protest march next week to affirm our oath publicly to defend the constitution, rule of law & the independence of the Judiciary.
- Judge Mugambi has done something strange. He has sat on appeal on his own decision & set aside a conviction. Strangely again, he has recused himself from the proceedings for personal reasons. Indeed, we are living in extraordinary times!!
- Alongside the sword, the President was given the Constitution. The sword is intended to protect & uphold the Constitution& is not an instrument of oppression. As advocates, we similarly took an oath to protect the Constitution & rule of law. We will do so candidly, boldly & won't
- The PSC created 23 CASs positions. This is on oath in an affidavit in Court. The president has created an extra illegal 27 positions. This invalidates the entire list.
- High Court in Kisumu delivered a judgment that must be read by all schools who hire out buses to ferry members of the public. In the event of an accident, the contract of insurance excludes such 'unauthorised persons ' & the schools will be liable for any damages awarded. So
- I spoke with @ahmednasirlaw . The Supreme Court has irredeemably lost it on this one. 1. Every person has a constitutional right to counsel of his choice. The Court cannot violate a consumer's rights by dictating who should appear before them. 2. The Court has no legal right to
- The brutal murder of the kasipul MP should be a reminder to members of parliament that their failure to seek accountability for the murders of the youth only helps to breed impunity. It puts all of us at risk. When we pursue the route of living by the sword. We also die by the
