The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has recently stepped in to defend a 17-year-old boy who was reportedly assaulted while in police custody in Narok County.
In a statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo noted that the student was arrested earlier this month for allegedly breaking into a building.
According to Odhiambo, the Form Two student is currently receiving treatment under police watch at the Narok County Referral Hospital.
LSK Intervenes After 17-Year-Old Reportedly Assaulted in Police Custody. Photo: Courtesy.
She moreover disclosed that the student sustained serious injuries, allegedly due to physical abuse by officers while detained.
The LSK boss further noted that the boy was denied access to a lawyer and that neither his parents nor guardians were present when he appeared in court.
She condemned the handling of the case, saying the court had failed to consider the student’s age, medical condition, and the protections guaranteed to children under Kenyan law.
Describing the situation as a gross violation of the Constitution, she vowed that the LSK would take all necessary legal measures to secure justice for the teenager.
