×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

LSK, ICJ demand justice for assaulted Mombasa blogger

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Law Society of Kenya Faith Odhiambo flanked by other society's officials address the press on May 13, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) have asked authorities to bring those responsible for the abduction and sexual assault of a Mombasa blogger to justice.

In a statement, the ICJ emphasized that no one should be subjected to violence or intimidation for exercising their constitutional right to free speech, whether online or offline.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By Ben Ahenda 11 hrs ago
Sports
Kenya keen on Safari Rally contract renewal with WRC
Sports
Anyonyi and Malit shine at motocross season opener
By AFP 16 hrs ago
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo injured but should be fit for World Cup
By AFP 16 hrs ago
Premier League
Arteta fires back at critics of Arsenal's set-piece success