The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called off the court boycott that was part of its newly launched 'Yellow Ribbon Campaign' to protest the failure by the Government to obey court orders.
LSK President Isaac Okero stated that the nationwide boycott, which was set for February 12 to 16, had been called off to allow for better preparations.
On Saturday, Okero announced the start of the campaign, noting that the actions of the Government were leading to disregard of the law among citizens.
“Disregard of the law leads to anarchy, where people are a law unto themselves and chaos reigns,” he stated.
The boycotts were to culminate in protests on Friday.
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As part of the campaign, lawyers will this week wear yellow ribbons, place them on vehicles, trees and other places to symbolize 'vibrancy, tenacity and commitment to justice'.
The lawyers have also promised to take action on the Government over the media shutdown that followed the January 30 swearing-in of Raila Odinga as the 'People's President'.
"The Society shall institute proceedings on the shutdown of broadcast services, in which it shall seek, in addition to appropriate orders and declarations, personal liability against the state and public officers who are and have acted with impunity,” Okero noted.
The Yellow Ribbon campaign tactic was last employed in 2002 when lawyers used it to back the push for constitutional reforms.
This year, the Yellow Ribbon petition will be presented to the Chief Justice, the Office of the President and the House Speakers.
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