The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has taken legal action against Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the National Assembly over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in response to anti-Finance Bill protests. LSK has filed a lawsuit seeking the court’s intervention to suspend the deployment pending a thorough hearing and determination of the matter. The lawsuit argues that the deployment of KDF troops raises significant legal and constitutional concerns, particularly regarding the appropriate use of military forces in handling civil unrest and protests. LSK contends that such deployments should be subject to strict legal scrutiny and oversight to safeguard democratic principles and protect citizens’ rights.
The legal challenge by LSK underscores broader concerns within Kenya’s legal and civil society about the government’s response to public demonstrations and the use of military forces in internal security matters. The lawsuit highlights the need for clarity on the legal framework governing deployments of this nature and calls for transparent judicial review to ensure accountability and adherence to constitutional principles. As the case progresses, it is poised to shape the discourse on the balance between security measures and civil liberties during periods of public dissent and protest in Kenya.
