Manwa Hosea
@ManwaOH
Advocate| Council Member of the Law Society of Kenya| Convener, Public Interest Litigation Committee LSK| Father| Managing Partner, Manwa OH Advocates LLP.
In recent weeks, we have seen more terrorism charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act preferred against persons involved in protests. Join @advabner, @ManwaOH, @taliisraeltali, @irunguhoughton and myself as we discuss this important national issue. The session will be hosted…
Our judges and magistrates shouldn't take offence whenever counsel makes an application for recusal. Most take offence. Advocates, on the other hand, fear making such applications, even when they notice bias or conduct unbecoming from a judge. Some of them will target all your…
Court proceedings are recorded for a reason. Thanks to Covid, the virtual court proceedings are recorded. Most Advocates record the proceedings privately, not for any ulterior motive, but to accurately report to their clients and also to ensure accuracy in the event of an appeal…
When the Courts Go Digital but Justice Goes Offline, then we all have to be deeply concerned. Something is deeply broken in Kenya’s judicial system—and it’s hiding behind the sleek façade of digital transformation. Imagine this: You’re racing against the clock to file a critical…
Every litigation lawyer has a bad day in court at some point. The consolation, however, when you lose, is that you did what you had to do to defend your client. There's no guilt if you are prepared adequately. Today, I hosted some of the youngest but astute human rights…
In court right now with colleagues representing #FreeNdianguiKinyagia among them @HEBabuOwino @otienowill @NoordeanKhagai @advabner @Wakili_Mutungi @ManwaOH
Today, we appeared before Hon. Justice Chacha Mwita over the abduction of Ndiangui Kinyagia, pursuant to the Habeas Corpus application filed by the @LawSocietyofKe seeking his production, alive or dead. The court granted the orders and has directed that the IG and DCI do present…
The @LawSocietyofKe – through the PIL Committee convened by @ManwaOH has secured a crucial court victory (HCCHR Petition 390 of 2025). Hon. Judge Chacha Mwita's decisive action resulted in orders to SUSPEND the directive blocking live demonstration coverage and RESTORE…
The @LawSocietyofKe has just secured orders against the Arbitrary decision to close down media coverage of the ongoing demonstration. The Public Interest Litigation Committee is on standby to address illegalties enamating from the demos. Media Stations can now continue with…
We have been in communication with the Standard media group (@KTNNewsKE @ktnhome_ @StandardKenya) and they have confirmed that their TV and Radio airing has been forcefully and unlawfully shut down by @CA_Kenya. We condemn this unilateralism and impunity by CA and urge all…
The directive by the @CA_Kenya is an absolute nullity in law and an affront to fundamental rights espoused in and guaranteed by the Constitution. Our statutory institutions are established to facilitate the full realisation of our constitutional ethos, not to be conduits of…
STATEMENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA ON AN ALLEGED POLITICALLY-SANCTIONED PLOT TO INSTIGATE ARMED VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS #June25 #June25 @KTNNewsKE @citizentvkenya @KBCChannel1 @K24Tv @ntvkenya @tv47news @westtv_kenya
Join us on X for a discussion on “The right to assemble, demonstrate and picket” with LSK President @FaithOdhiambo8 and Council Members @WanjiruSteven and @ManwaOH today at 6.00pm via the link: #June25th #June25thNationalHoliday
Pay attention to the DOs and Don'ts during demonstration, and when arrested. @LawSocietyofKe
Thank you @LawSocietyofKe and @SchooIofLawKE for holding regular mentorship sessions for the benefit of students undertaking their ATP. Today's mentorship programme touched on " Bridging the gap: Navigating emerging ethical challenges and mastering trial Advocacy in the…
Today, the Branch Chair, Mr. Eric Kivuva, attended a mentorship session at the Kenya School of Law.
The Council of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), led by its President @FaithOdhiambo8, held a meeting with the Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) to address the continued harassment and intimidation of advocates in the line of duty by police officers and other…