NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 11 \u2013 Kenyans are being urged to remain vigilant in protecting the rights guaranteed under the 2010 Constitution, as the country marked International Human Rights Day on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) warned that while the Constitution provides strong protections, human rights can be quietly eroded if citizens and institutions do not actively safeguard them. <\/p>\n
\u201cFifteen years after adopting one of Africa\u2019s most progressive constitutions, we must pause and ask ourselves: Are we truly fulfilling its promise?\u201d said LSK President Faith Odhiambo.<\/p>\n
Odhiambo emphasized that rights are not privileges but fundamental entitlements. She called on the government, civil society, and citizens to defend the Bill of Rights, saying its effectiveness depends on everyone playing a role.<\/p>\n
The LSK also cited Kenya\u2019s long-standing legacy as a refuge for those fleeing persecution in the region. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur duty extends beyond our borders: to protect dignity, uphold justice, and safeguard rights across East Africa,\u201d Odhiambo said.<\/p>\n
The society urged all legal practitioners to lead with integrity, using advocacy, litigation, research, and public education to ensure that the vulnerable are protected.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen rights are threatened, silence is not an option. We must be the conscience of the nation,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
LSK reminded all Kenyans and regional partners that a prosperous East African Community cannot be built on fear or suppression. Instead, it must be grounded in justice, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.<\/p>\n
\u201cHistory will not judge us by our declarations but by our deeds. Let future generations see that we stood firm, boldly and consistently, for human dignity,\u201d Odhiambo said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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