Public Interest, Litigation and Advocacy
The Public Interest and Litigation Department works closely with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Committee on Public Interest Legal Aid and Human Rights that advises the Council on matters of Public Interest Litigation, handles access to justice matters and pro bono matters as well. Ms. Wangari Kagai, Advocate is the Programme Officer and Mr. Bonface Were, Programme Assistant of the unit that manages the pro bono database and case referral tracking system. The pro bono database lists all pro bono advocates and their areas of specialization. The unit is mandated with the implementation of the LSK Public Interest Strategy which guides the council on areas of strategic public interest litigation.
The department undertake it’s advocacy programme’s through Strategic public interest, legislation and access to justice and protection of public right.
To seek free legal aid, contact the Public Interest and Litigation department via
Telephone: 0111 231 010
Email: [email protected]