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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi (pictured) has a lengthy list of goals he intends to achieve in his first 100 days in office.Mr Havi, who is barely one week old at the helm of the lawyers\u2019 body, told\u00a0The Standard\u00a0<\/em>that his immediate task would be to push for independence of the Judiciary, obedience of court orders and minding the plight of young lawyers.<\/p>\n

The University of Nairobi alumni said he was different from previous LSK presidents, describing himself as \u2018hardworking, competent and determined\u2019.\u201cI was voted in by 65 per cent which indicates that lawyers and the public in general have faith in me. They gave me a convention that what I ascribe to is what the people want.\u201d<\/p>\n

Top of the agenda, Havi said, would be to attempt to hammer a compromise between the Executive and Judiciary over the appointment of 41 judges.Speaking in his office in Westlands, Havi said he hoped to meet with Chief Justice David Maraga, Attorney General Paul Kihara and, if possible, President Uhuru Kenyatta to give his input on how to resolve the hiring row.<\/p>\n

President Kenyatta has declined to appoint the new judges recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for promotion in a list forwarded in July and August last year. This is despite a ruling last month by the High Court giving Uhuru 14 days to appoint the judges.After the period lapsed, a petitioner went to court seeking orders to by-pass the president in the appointments. Determination of that case is still pending.<\/p>\n

Integrity issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAll the 41 nominated judges should be sworn into office without delay to enhance the justice system,\u201d said Havi, adding that only then should those who have integrity issues be compelled to face the relevant disciplinary bodies.<\/p>\n

According to Havi, those with grievances against the judges should forward them to the JSC, which will determine their veracity and decide whether they merit the formation of a tribunal to hear and determine the complaints on priority basis.\u201cFormer Supreme Court Judge Jackton Ojwang\u2019s integrity matter was concluded in two months\u2019 time. A similar procedure should be followed in determining the issues of those judges alleged to have integrity issues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cIt is important to note that we do not have sufficient number of judges and magistrates. We must find a solution to the appointment of judges so that the backlog of cases can be concluded in time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Havi also spoke strongly about the need to ensure that the rule of law and constitutionalism was strictly adhered to.The LSK boss noted that Chapter Six of the Constitution is clear that all State agencies and officers must comply with court orders.He said he would urge the public to compile a list of cases where State officers have disobeyed court orders before seeking audience with the AG and Solicitor General in the search for amicable solutions.<\/p>\n

Failing this, he said, the LSK would file a petition with the relevant authorities to declare State officers who defied court orders as unsuitable to hold office.\u201cThose who defy court directives should not be allowed to vie for political office,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Havi warned that the Judiciary could not function independently if its autonomy is not respected. He noted that the Judiciary, the Executive and Parliament had recently been pulling apart as each arm of government sought to establish its independence and authority.<\/p>\n

He observed that the public had a key role to play in the making of laws, adding that he would seek appointments with both clerks and speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate to agree on modalities for active public participation.The LSK boss expressed fears that in the absence of a credible opposition in the country, the National Assembly, Senate and county assemblies had \u2018gone rogue\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to ensure those three entities pass proper laws for the benefit of the public.\u201dHavi also said it was important to have a well-functioning land registry. \u201cWe shall establish a committee with other lawyers where we shall meet with the Lands minister and PS to agree on a working formula so that businesses and housing projects can operate well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another key agenda, he said, included pushing for passage into law of the Office of the County Attorney Bill that is pending in Parliament.Governors have been pushing for the establishment of a legal position at the county level whose mandate will be equivalent to that of the AG, and whose holder will serve as advisor to members of the county executive committees.<\/p>\n

On the welfare of young lawyers, Havi said he would be guided by Article 55 of the Constitution, which falls under the Bill of Rights, in his endeavour to ensure their needs were met.\u201cI want young lawyers to get work in all entities, including the Government,\u201d he said.Havi also criticised the recent move by embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to surrender key county functions to the national government in the wake of corruption charges.The decision, he claimed, was \u201clike killing devolution because the CECs should be able to function.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Kenyatta ought not to have intervened in governor\u2019s case because democracy must be allowed to thrive whatever the consequences,\u201d he said.On the hot-button issue of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), Havi said the LSK \u201cwill give Kenyans direction so they do not make the mistake of rushing to ideas before evaluating and ascertaining what BBI is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur recommendation for the BBI is to have strong oversight institutions in force, and for the JSC to be given power to appoint judges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Havi said the BBI should also ensure that the Judiciary\u2019s budget is ring-fenced so that it does not experience budgetary cuts.\u201cThe LSK is advocating for independence of the Judiciary so that judges are not attacked during the performance of their duties.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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