Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua’s practising certificate as an advocate is active contrary to social media reports that it’s not.
A quick search on the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) website shows that her practising status is active with a certificate in issue for this year.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai had on Wednesday morning taken to his X account castigating the LSK for allegedly allowing some advocates to practice without a license.
“How do you force young men and women to pay for practising certificates while Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa who have all been part of the cog can’t pay for theirs?” read his statement in part.
His remarks come after two appeared in court during the arraignment of businessman Jimi Wanjigi over allegations of being in possession of unlicensed firearms.
But as the search revealed Karua’s status to be active. The Star could not verify if Eugene’s certificate is active
Section nine of the advocates practice rules states that no person shall be qualified to act as an advocate unless he has in place a practising certificate (PC).
It is the practising certificate that entitles the advocate to become a member of the LSK and to practice law in the country.
It is to be taken every year.
Lack of a valid certificate may also invalidate proceedings before the court, certain documents and transactions conducted by an Advocate.
The Law Society of Kenya recently reduced the number of charges and levies a newly admitted advocate is supposed to remit in preparation for the issuance of a practising certificate.
LSK Vice President Mwaura Kabata told the Star that initially, the fee stood at Sh21,000 but has since been reduced to Sh13,000.
He also mentioned that they have a ‘lipa pole pole’ payment plan in a bid to provide young advocates a more manageable entry into the profession considering existing financial burdens.
