LSK Demands Justice for Edward Kariuki and Esther Wairimu
On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) held a nationwide Purple Ribbon March to protest the deaths of advocates Edward Muthee Kariuki and Esther Wairimu Keige.
Led by LSK President Charles Kanjama SC, lawyers also suspended legal services to demand justice, accountability, and stronger protection for legal professionals. The demonstrations took place in Nairobi and several other counties.
Lawyers March in Solidarity
In Nairobi, advocates gathered at the Milimani Law Courts before marching along Kenyatta Avenue. The procession ended at the National Police Service Headquarters.
Participants wore purple ribbons to symbolize solidarity and their demand for justice. Meanwhile, similar demonstrations took place in Machakos, Kisumu, Bomet, and other LSK branches.
Deaths Spark National Concern
Edward Muthee Kariuki, the proprietor of Edward Kariuki Law Firm, was found murdered outside his Athi River home on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Days later, authorities discovered the body of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige.
Her remains were found in a coffee plantation in Juja on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 after weeks of searching. The two deaths have raised serious concerns within the legal profession.
LSK Presents Petition
Following the march, LSK leaders presented a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police. The society argued that the two deaths within a short period require urgent and transparent investigations.
Lawyers called for swift action to restore confidence in the justice system.
Key Demands
LSK urged authorities to establish a multi-agency investigation led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The society also requested a forensic audit of land matters linked to Esther Wairimu’s work at the Kenya Forest Service.
Additionally, LSK called for stronger security measures to protect advocates serving in public institutions. The legal fraternity maintained that justice for the two advocates is essential to uphold the rule of law and protect the legal profession.
