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Kenyan Law Society Challenges KDF Deployment: A Legal Battle Unfolds

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LSK takes on government over KDF deployment amid protests. Will the courts decide?

In a legal showdown, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has taken the government to court over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). LSK argues that without an official declaration of emergency or unrest, the deployment is unjustified. Despite this, Parliament convened to approve the KDF deployment to assist the police in quelling anti-Finance Bill protests. The military's involvement has sparked concern, with reports of shootings in various city estates.

Amid ongoing protests, the National Assembly voted to approve the deployment of the KDF to support law enforcement. This decision comes after intense criticism from the public, leading to a motion seeking legal ratification of the deployment. Despite the controversy, the Defence Council's request for KDF deployment was endorsed by the National Assembly as riots continued across the nation.

In response to the crisis, the High Court has certified an urgent petition by the LSK challenging the deployment. As tensions rise, the fate of the KDF involvement hangs in the balance, awaiting a legal ruling. The situation remains volatile as demonstrations persist, with protesters signaling their determination to keep fighting against the Finance Bill.

**Interesting Facts:** 1. The National Assembly's approval of the KDF deployment highlights the government's handling of public unrest and its reliance on military intervention. 2. LSK's legal challenge underscores the importance of constitutional processes and the role of the judiciary in overseeing government decisions.

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Law Society of Kenya moves to court over KDF deployment (The Star, Kenya)

LSK argues that no emergency, unrest or instability has been officially declared to exist to warrant the deployment.

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Parliament convenes to approve KDF deployment amid Finance Bill ... (Citizen Digital)

Parliament will be approving the request by the Defence Council to deploy the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) across the country amid the anti-Finance Bill ...

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MPs approve KDF deployment to assist police quell anti Finance Bill ... (Capital FM Kenya)

The military was deployed beforehand to assist police in restoring order, with reports of extensive shootings in several city estates, including Juja and ...

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MPs approve KDF deployment amid anti-Finance Bill protests (The Standard)

The National Assembly has approved the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to support the police amid ongoing anti-Finance Bill protests.

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Govt Moves to Ratify KDF Deployment After Criticism from Kenyans (Kenyans.co.ke)

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has tabled a motion seeking to legally ratify the government's decision to deploy Kenya Defence Forces ...

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House approves KDF deployment to deal with riots - Nairobi Law ... (Nairobi Law Monthly)

The National Assembly has endorsed the Defence Council's request to deploy the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) amidst nationwide protests against the Finance ...

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Without media coverage, National Assembly approves deployment ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa has planned to table a motion in Parliament to approve the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces to ...

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MPs approve deployment of KDF after deadly protests (The Star, Kenya)

The House voted to approve a motion by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah hours after Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale gazetted their KDF ...

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Kenyan lawmakers approve army deployment amid ongoing ... (Africanews English)

The vote on Wednesday took place as protesters vowed to continue demonstrations, with plans to take to the street again on Thursday.

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NTV Kenya: LSK challenges deployment of KDF to quell protests (NTV Kenya)

The High Court has certified as urgent a petition filed by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) seeking to.

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MPs approve KDF deployment amid anti-Finance Bill protests (The Standard)

The National Assembly has approved the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to support the police amid ongoing anti-Finance Bill protests.

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MPs approve deployment of KDF to quell Finance Bill demos - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

The National Assembly has approved the deployment of Kenya Defense Forces to support the National Police Service in areas affected by the ongoing anti-tax ...

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Court Halts KDF Deployment Dealing Blow to Ruto Govt (Kenyans.co.ke)

A court on Wednesday directed the government to stop the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to different parts of the country.

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Chaos as MPs approve KDF deployment on the streets (Daily Nation)

The MPs passed the motion in a chaotic closed-door session that saw two legislators exchange blows.

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Canada announces an additional $5.7 million in funding to support ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on Haiti about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding; published on 26 Jun 2024 by Govt. Canada.

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Haiti crisis: Kenyan police deployed to tackle powerful gangs (BBC News)

Haiti's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille has vowed to end lawlessness with the help of a Kenyan-led international force deployed to the Caribbean nation ...

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Kenyans wonder why police are deployed to Haiti while unrest ... (Voice of America)

Four hundred Kenyan security officers arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, part of a contingent of international police forces sent to quell gang violence and ...

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Pacific Skies 2024: Airbus military aircraft lead record joint airlift ... (Airbus)

With a key participation of 40 Airbus military aircraft, the German, French and Spanish Air Forces are conducting an unprecedented joint deployment in the ...

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MPs approve KDF deployment on the streets (Daily Nation)

The MPs passed the motion in a chaotic closed-door session that saw two legislators exchange blows.

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Questions as MPs speedily approve deployment of KDF (The Standard)

Ichung'wah tried to justify the need for the House to approve the request of the Defence Council by highlighting the “exceptional” circumstances the country ...

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Court set to decide whether to block deployment of KDF (Daily Nation)

LSK president Faith Odhiambo (inset) argues there is no state of emergency or critical security situation in the country to justify deployment of KDF.

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High Court to rule on petition against KDF deployment at 3pm (The Star, Kenya)

High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has retreated to examine whether the deployment of the Kenya defence forces was lawful and justified.

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KDF patrol City streets ahead of ruling on deployment (Capital FM Kenya)

KDF personnel could be seen snaking through protestors but they stayed short of engaging them. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke.

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Demos: High Court to give direction on deployment of KDF (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

The High Court in Milimani is expected to give direction on the deployment of the military to restore calm following violent anti finance bill protests.

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Questions as MPs speedily approve deployment of KDF (The Standard)

Ichung'wah tried to justify the need for the House to approve the request of the Defence Council by highlighting the “exceptional” circumstances the country ...

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Court to rule on legality of KDF deployment on Thursday (Citizen Digital)

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has obtained orders barring the State from deploying the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) amid the ongoing anti-Finance Bill ...

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Court: Deployment of KDF in Finance Bill protests illegal (The Star, Kenya)

The High Court has ruled the deployment of KDF in anti-Finance Bill protests illegal. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi said the military is trained to use force, not civilian interactions. During the hearing of the case filed by the ...

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Court okays military deployment to contain demos, orders terms ... (Citizen Digital)

Judge Lawrence Mugambi approved the deployment and ordered that the terms of the deployment and engagement be gazetted within two days.

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Human Rights-Based Guidelines on the Deployment of the Kenya ... (ICJ Kenya)

NAIROBI,Kenya: Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) and Amnesty International Kenya have released this statement to remind ...

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