Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Eric Theuri has responded to President Ruto’s statement over cases filed in court against the housing levy and other government projects.
The LSK President said Ruto’s remarks vowing to deal with individuals seeking to challenge the government was uncalled for.
According to Theuri, the sword given to him was to protect and uphold the constitution and not to use it to oppress the people.
“Alongside the sword the president was given the constitution. The sword is intended to protect and uphold the constitution and is not an instrument of oppression,” Theuri noted.
Further Eric Theuri highlighted that advocates also took an oath to protect the constitution and rule of law, vowing to candidly follow that through.
“As advocates, we similarly took an oath to protect the Constitution & rule of law. We will do so candidly, boldly & won’t be threatened or intimidated from challenging any government decision that offends the Constitution,” He added.
The LSK President who made these remarks on X was responding to the head of state’s statement to use the ceremonial sword to deal with people who are determined to sabotage his legacy projects.
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Notably, on December 16, 2023, the president while referring to a group of people who have lodged cases against his key programmes said he will not sit down and watch them succeed in their mission.
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In addition, Ruto recently warned individuals stopping major government projects by filing cases in court to pursue personal interests.
Similarly, while speaking in Baringo county on December 14, President Ruto, lashed out at unnamed persons sabotaging the Digital Health Bill.
At the time, the head of state claimed that the people behind the cases are known and are worried that the reforms would drive them out of business.
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Worth noting, on November 28th Ruto said the government will comply with the High Court ruling on the Housing Levy.
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He was speaking during the official opening of the second annual Kenya Diaspora Investment Conference at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
“I am telling you this time round I am implementing it, and I am so determined because we must do it. Korea did it, Singapore, Malaysia and that is why they are ahead of us,” he said.
President Ruto said the same project as in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto was part of Azimio la Umoja’s manifesto.
“This beautiful project was in the manifesto of Kenya Kwanza. The same housing project, complete with percentages of the levy was also in the Azimio manifesto,” he noted.
