Discover the crucial duty of advocates to the court as officers of justice. This article outlines their responsibilities, including assisting the court, maintaining professionalism, and avoiding improper influence, all essential for upholding the legal system’s integrity.
The HIV and AIDS Tribunal of Kenya: Access to justice for HIV related Human Rights Kenya joined the world to mark the Worlds Aids Day by celebrating key milestone towards the fight against the scourge and stigma of HIV and AIDs. Although HIV and AIDS continues to devastate and entrench deeper inequalities in the society,…
Background A complaint was lodged with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) alleging a fictitious payment of Kshs. 280 Million into the Prof. Tom Ojienda, Sc T/A Prof. Tom Ojienda & Associates Advocates’ (Prof. Ojienda) advocate-client bank account by Mumias Sugar Company Limited. CMC Misc. Criminal Application No. 168 of 2015 Based on this…
The Petitioners in this matter were charged with offences under the tax laws of Kenya at the Milimani Chief Magistrates Court. Dissatisfied with the decision of the magistrate’s court, they petitioned the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court. Their contention was that KRA levied charges against the Petitioners without the consent…