The Law Society of Kenya has learned with profound shock and grief of the tragic death of our colleague, Advocate Tom Ouya Imbukwa, following brutal assault and torture.
We extend our deepest condolences to Tom’s family, friends and all members of the legal fraternity who mourn this devastating loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Our colleague was assaulted, tortured, and murdered by unknown persons.
The circumstances surrounding Tom’s death demand our unequivocal condemnation and immediate action.
We appeal to any member of the public with information regarding this incident to share it urgently with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) or directly with the Law Society of Kenya.
Your anonymity and safety will be protected.
We call upon the National Police Service and the DCI to conduct swift, effective, and credible investigations.
If state actors were involved in this torture and murder, there must be no sanctuary for them.
To Tom’s family, the Law Society of Kenya stands with you during this unimaginably difficult time.
We will provide all necessary legal support throughout the investigation and any subsequent proceedings.
The Law Society of Kenya will decide on further steps once we have more information the circumstances of our colleague’s torture and murder.
We will not rest until those responsible are held accountable. Justice for Tom Ouya Imbukwa is not negotiable.
We will not stand by as our members are targeted, tortured and killed. The hand of the law is indeed long, and we shall ensure it reaches those responsible for this atrocity.
