The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into the murder of advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, who was found dead outside his residence in Athi River on Sunday.
In a statement issued on Monday, LSK described the killing as a devastating loss to the legal profession and urged investigating agencies to move with speed to establish the circumstances surrounding the advocate’s death and bring those responsible to justice.
Muthee, who practised under the firm Edward Kariuki Law Advocates with offices along Kiambu Road, was found murdered outside his home on July 5.
The Society said the incident not only represents a personal tragedy for the deceased’s family, friends and colleagues, but also raises broader concerns about the safety and security of legal practitioners.
“This heinous incident is a dark moment for the legal profession and the nation at large and casts a grim shadow on the State’s duty to protect the lives of its citizens,” the LSK said in its statement.
The Society further revealed that its Lawyer-Police Liaison Committee is already in contact with the advocate’s family and is actively engaging investigative agencies to monitor progress in the case.
LSK pledged to remain closely involved in the investigations, saying it will pursue all necessary legal, institutional and advocacy measures to ensure accountability and justice for the slain advocate.
