Hon. John Kaguchia and Hon. Opondo Kaluma sit on opposite sides of the political divide. The former is now an ardent supporter of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua; the latter belongs to the ODM faction backing President Ruto. Different camps, different rallies, different WhatsApp groups entirely.
Yet here they are, in the same soup.
Kaguchia’s troubles came courtesy of the DCI over remarks made at a political rally — and he got the full package: an overnight standoff at the TV studio, a DCI escort, a night in the cells, and an appearance in the dock. Not as counsel. As the accused.
Kaluma, for his part, has been summoned by the NCIC over his own remarks, and responded by demanding the correct transcript first. Classic advocate energy — raise the technical objection before you even reach the building.
Different camps. Different authorities. Different alleged sins. And then the Law Society of Kenya — of which both are members — walked into the fray and did what no political negotiator has managed all year: united them. One statement, two names, one threat of disciplinary action.
Because the LSK’s position is simple and inconvenient: an advocate must carry themselves with decorum at all times — not only in the courtroom. The wig doesn’t come off at the rally. Political office does not suspend professional obligations. And the Society, in its own words, will neither shield an advocate because of political affiliation nor condemn one because of it.
So DCI on one side, NCIC on the other, and LSK holding the one card that actually frightens a lawyer — the Roll of Advocates.
The more the merrier. wapi pocorn 🍿
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