Nairobi: The Supreme Court of Kenya has urged the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to halt its planned protest, which involves encouraging its members to occupy the Supreme Court. The protest is in response to the Supreme Court's decision to recuse itself from handling cases involving Ahmednasir Abdullahi, SC, his law firm, or associates.
According to Kenya News Agency, the Judiciary expressed its concerns through a press statement issued by Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo. The statement highlighted a previous communication from the LSK, dated January 23, 2025, which called on its members to occupy the Supreme Court. Ndemo emphasized that as officers of the Court, LSK members are aware of the importance of the sub judice rule and the need to uphold the rule of law. He urged the LSK to seek lawful and peaceful avenues to address the issues at hand.
Ndemo noted that the matters are currently before multiple judicial bodies, including the East African Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court. The cases in question involve petitions such as Law Society of Kenya v Supreme Court of Kenya and others, and Ahmed Nasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP and others v. Lady Justice Martha Karambu Koome and others, among others. These cases challenge the recusal order issued by the Supreme Court judges regarding cases filed by Ahmednasir Abdullahi's law firm.
The spokesperson underscored that all these cases are still pending and are considered sub judice, highlighting the need for all parties to respect the ongoing legal processes.