LSK Warns Kenyans Against Fraudulent Fundraising Drives
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has denied reports that it held a fundraising to bail out people imprisoned during recent rallies.
In a statement issued Saturday morning, the Law Society said it had received allegations of people claiming to be its members and duping unwary members of the public under the premise of gathering funds to help demonstrators.
According to the LSK, the fundraising campaign now underway by the aforementioned individuals is unrelated to the organization, and it has never supported such a push.
“LSK has received reports of individuals soliciting funds to raise bail for persons arrested during the recent riots,” read part of the statement.
“Please note that the said fundraising drive is not being conducted or endorsed by LSK’s National Office.”
“We advise members of the public to verify any such appeals before making any contributions. Beware of fraudulent schemes,” the Law Society added.
— Law Society of Kenya (@LawSocietyofKe) July 19, 2025
Members of the public were consequently warned to be cautious of such fraudulent schemes and to check such calls before making any contributions.
The warning notice comes as hundreds of Kenyans who took part in recent rallies are still being imprisoned in police cells and remand facilities around the country.
While some have yet to face formal charges in a court of law, others have already been charged with a variety of offenses, including terrorism.
However, they stay in detention because they are unable to pay the appropriate bond or bail.
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Yesterday, July 18, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina, who also works as a lawyer, condemned the excessive bond and bail terms imposed on demonstrators prosecuted in court.
To assist those who could not afford the bond and bail, Njeri went ahead to share a pay bill number for Kenyans of goodwill to contribute on behalf of the detainees.
“There are two young ladies, 21 and 24, whom I ran into at Kahawa law courts last week. They had been admitted to a cash bail of Ksh200,000, and their guardians have been unable to raise the same,” she commented.
“Allow me to thank LSK, led by our President Faith Odhiambo, and every advocate who has taken Gen-Z matters pro bono. Thank you for holding fort,” she added.
LSK Warns Kenyans Against Fraudulent Fundraising Drives
