Monday, October 6, 2025 - Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, has officially resigned from President William Ruto’s Victims Compensation Panel, following weeks of public and institutional pressure.
Odhiambo was appointed as Vice Chairperson of the 15-member
panel tasked with overseeing compensation for victims of demonstrations and
public unrest.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 6th,
Odhiambo said, “I tendered my resignation from the position of Vice Chairperson
of the Compensation Panel.”
“I will continue to agitate for justice for all victims and
pursue key deliverables through LSK.”
She emphasized that Kenya is at a pivotal moment in its
democratic journey, calling for unity and independence among rule-of-law
institutions.
Odhiambo cited the High Court’s suspension of the panel’s
operations as a key factor, noting that the 120-day mandate was unlikely to be
fulfilled before legal matters are resolved.
Despite stepping down, Odhiambo reaffirmed her commitment to
advocating for victims of police brutality.
“My commitment remains impregnable,” she said, pledging to
continue prosecuting cases and pushing for legislative reforms to strengthen
the country’s reparations framework.
The panel, chaired by Ruto’s Constitutional Advisor,
Professor Makau Mutua, was unveiled amid calls for accountability following
anti-Government protests.
However, Odhiambo’s appointment drew criticism from civil
society, legal professionals, and opposition leaders, who argued it compromised
LSK’s independence.
Lawyer Levi Munyeri, who filed the petition that led to the
panel’s suspension, welcomed her resignation, saying, “etter late than never.”
The High Court in Kerugoya has since extended conservatory
orders halting the panel’s operations until October 21st.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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