Second quack lawyer arrested by LSK

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has arrested a suspected quack advocate in Nairobi.

LSK President Eric Theuri announced that the woman had impersonated a real advocate by using a name that was almost similar to the real advocate’s. She also forged a national identity card and a practising certificate to aid her illegal enterprise.

Theuri said that the woman is currently being held at Capitol Police Station pending investigations and arraignment in court. He added that the LSK will not relent in the fight against people who are masquerading as advocates of the High Court.

The arrest comes days after Theuri called for the prosecution of Brian Mwenda, who was flagged for allegedly impersonating an advocate. Mwenda is believed to have appeared in court to represent his clients.

Theuri said that the LSK is not aware of the cases Mwenda had presented in court before the revelation. He added that the LSK believes that it is virtually impossible for someone to have participated in such a large number of cases in a short period of time.

The LSK President also said that the society will be changing the registration criteria and that the data in its system was not compromised.

The Director of Public Prosecution Renson Ingonga directed the Inspector General of the Police to investigate the issue and bring charges against Mwenda.

Mwenda has maintained that he is innocent of the accusations and that he would present himself if called upon. He said that he is a law-abiding citizen and that he loves the law. He added that he is not a fugitive.