Kenya: LSK Wants to Join Case Seeking Release of Jailed Doctors' Union Officials

13 February 2017

Nairobi — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) now wants to be enjoined in proceedings at the Court of Appeal where litigants in the contempt case against Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials are seeking to overturn the jailing of seven union leaders.

LSK President Isaac Okero said they want to facilitate resumption of dialogue as the sentencing of union leaders by Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa of the Employment and Labour Relations Court on Monday serves as an impediment to the negotiation process.

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