LSK to Offer Pro Bono Legal Services to Bereaved Kakamega Primary Parents

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has said that it will offer pro bono legal advice to the bereaved families of the Kakamega primary stampede that claimed 14 lives.

In a statement issued on their Twitter handle, the LSK passed on its sympathy and condolences to the Kakamega parents for their pain and trauma due to the incident.

The LSK went ahead to say that through its West Kenya Branch, it would offer pro bono legal advice to the victims, to come to terms with the tragic event.

… irredeemable loss by death, may you receive our heartfelt condolences. @lawsocietykenya through its West Kenya Branch will offer pro bono legal advice as they support the public, to come to terms with this tragic incident.- @LSKPresident #KakamegaStampede pic.twitter.com/tEZ1j7sgzI

— Law Society of Kenya (@lawsocietykenya) February 4, 2020

14 pupils were confirmed dead and more than 100 seriously injured in the Monday afternoon incident in Kakamega county.

According to reports, the incident occurred after a teacher beat up one of the pupils leading to the stampede at around 5 pm, Monday 3^rd January 2020.

We urge the Government to act with speed and in the best interest of the welfare of the children and probe the matter to its core and come up with a plausible way forward, which will ensure such a tragedy never happens again,” read the statement released by the LSK.

William Ruto visited the school and the injured pupils at the hospital yesterday and said that the national government would work with the county government of Kakamega to offer essential assistance to the families.

“A multi-agency team will provide requisite support and leadership to the survivors to prevent any further loss of life, as investigations continue,” said the Deputy President.

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