Kenyan lawyers launch nationwide strike over judicial corruption and delays
Lawyers in Kenya launched a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday to protest judicial corruption and chronic delays.
After Wednesday’s strike, the LSK is pushing for an ongoing boycott of specific judges and magistrates who they accuse of blocking anti-corruption measures and disciplinary procedures.
Also on Wednesday, Kenya’s anti-corruption body said it had arrested a magistrate for allegedly soliciting a bribe to influence a criminal case.
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