Atwoli Slams LSK Over Brian Mwenda Fiasco
Sunday, Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli declined to issue an apology after Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Eric Theuri criticized him for rushing to the defense of unlicensed attorney Brian Mwenda.
Atwoli stated in a statement that he will not withdraw his support for Brian Mwenda, despite the society’s history of harboring members who continue to defraud Kenyans out of millions of dollars.
”I am not prepared, willing, and available to issue any apology or withdraw my support for Brian Mwenda and calls for Recognition of Prior Learning in the field of Law,” Atwoli said in a statement.
The head of the COTU also demanded that the LSK convene an emergency meeting to explain why Kenyans have been defrauded by errant LSK members and what steps have been taken to combat the problem.
”If today LSK were to ask Kenyans who have been swindled by lawyers to assemble in stadiums across the country, I am sure that ALL our stadiums, including the ones under construction for AFCON, would be full,” he added.
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Atwoli added that the COTU(K) has received numerous petitions from Kenyans who have been victimized by fraudulent attorneys in the past. Furthermore, the trade unionists asserted that LSK shields and immunizes such elements.
Atwoli threatened to reveal a list of LSK members who have defrauded Kenyans involved in various court cases.
”As Francis Atwoli, I am prepared, willing, and available to provide the LSK with a list of some of their members who continue to swindle clients ONLY if the LSK assures the public that they have the spine to handle such cases,” he further stated.
In conclusion, the COTU Secretary-General urged the Law Society of Kenya to devise a method for instituting Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
”Brian’s case cannot be about integrity and other ethical values and virtues that LSK claims to hold dear considering a majority of their members cannot stand the test,” stated Atwoli.
Brian Mwenda was uncovered for posing as an attorney and practicing without a license.
According to reports, the incompetent attorney argued 26 cases and won them all.
Atwoli Slams LSK Over Brian Mwenda Fiasco