Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen are now at the centre of a serious legal challenge that could end their careers as advocates.
A petition filed by lawyer Kepha Ojijo wants both leaders struck off the roll of advocates, accusing them of gross misconduct, abuse of power, and betrayal of their oaths to defend the Constitution.
The petition paints a damning picture of two men who, despite being lawyers themselves, have overseen some of the most brutal and unlawful police actions witnessed in Kenya’s recent history.
Ojijo accuses Kindiki and Murkomen of supervising violence against innocent citizens, allowing extrajudicial killings, and tolerating forced disappearances under their leadership.
Instead of using their legal background to uphold justice and protect the public, they have allegedly used their positions to silence, harm, and intimidate Kenyans.
Even worse, Ojijo states that neither Kindiki nor Murkomen has shown the slightest remorse for these actions, raising serious questions about their commitment to the law and basic human rights.
This petition comes as the Law Society of Kenya faces growing pressure over its silence. For months, the public has watched helplessly as state brutality intensified, yet the LSK remained quiet.
Former LSK President Nelson Havi has now publicly criticized the body, saying it should have taken action long ago. He pointed directly at Murkomen, blaming him for a series of deadly shootings inside police stations and accusing him of issuing illegal orders that officers are now blindly following. Havi warned that this inaction is slowly destroying the society’s reputation and legitimacy.
The Advocates Act allows for the removal of lawyers found guilty of misconduct, especially where their actions bring shame to the profession or harm the public. The disciplinary process is not just a formality. It is meant to hold powerful people accountable, even when they hold high political office. The case against Kindiki and Murkomen now sits with the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal, and if the evidence confirms Ojijo’s claims, they could face the harshest penalty—being struck off completely.Striking off is not a small punishment. Once removed from the roll, a lawyer cannot return for at least five years and must prove they have changed completely. That includes showing good conduct and respect for the law they once betrayed. In this case, it’s not just about rules. It’s about whether men who turned their backs on justice deserve to be called advocates.Kindiki and Murkomen can no longer hide behind their titles. The accusations against them are too serious to ignore. They used their offices to push fear, not justice. If the Law Society wants to rebuild trust and prove that no one is above the law, it must act now. These two men have no place in a profession built on the rule of law while their records speak of impunity, abuse, and arrogance.
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