Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has criticised Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo for rejecting President William Ruto’s offer to join a taskforce to conduct a forensic audit of public debt.
Nyamu expressed her disappointment on Instagram, questioning Odhiambo’s decision.
“I’m not sure the rationale for LSK President Faith Odhiambo to decline the President’s appointment to the taskforce that will conduct a forensic audit of public debt. She has turned down an opportunity to have Kenyans’ interests represented by the premier bar association, in line with one of its objectives to protect and assist the public in Kenya in all matters touching, ancillary, or incidental to the law,” Nyamu wrote.
“Public debt is a momentous challenge we face as a country, and I’m somewhat disappointed that she wasn’t eager to be part of the first step to figuring it out,” Nyamu added.
The Law Society of Kenya and its President Faith Odhiambo declined to take up the appointment to the Public Debt taskforce formed by President William Ruto.
LSK CEO and Secretary Florence Muturi stated that the society believes the taskforce is unconstitutional, and its members would not take up any role in it.
“Taking cognisance of the provisions of Article 229 of the constitution and the interpretation of the said provisions by the court, it is our considered view that the establishment of the taskforce is unconstitutional,” LSK said in a statement dated 5 July.
“The Council of the Law Society of Kenya has thus resolved that neither our president nor any of our members shall take up appointments or participate in the said taskforce.”
