LSK flags rising sexual harassment claims, seeks law reform in Kenya
The Law Society of Kenya President, Faith Odhiambo, has come out publicly concerning complaints of incidents of sexual harassment involving members of the legal profession, describing the conduct as an abuse of power that amounts to both professional misconduct and criminal behaviour.
According to reports by the LSK President, most of the legal professionals affected appear to be associates, interns, and pupils in law firms and other organizations including NGOs.
“The Law Society of Kenya has taken note of the recent surge concerning complaints of alleged incidents of sexual harassment involving members of the legal profession,” the statement said, noting a “worrying trend of abuse of power by senior colleagues against junior, vulnerable members of the profession.”
LSK said it “unequivocally condemns such conduct,” stressing that proven cases offend ethical standards and attract both disciplinary and criminal sanctions.
