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Kenyan lawyers challenge Brian Kagoro deportation
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has joined regional legal organisations in challenging the alleged unlawful detention and deportation of Zimbabwean advocate Brian Kagoro at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
LSK said it is working together with the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the East Africa Law Society (EALS) and ICJ-Kenya in filing a constitutional petition before the High Court in Nairobi over the incident.
The legal bodies argue that the case raises serious concerns regarding due process, immigration powers and constitutional protections.
"LSK is acting as a co-petitioner alongside the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the East African Law Society (EALS), and ICJ-Kenya in proceedings before the High Court, with representation led by Elisha Ongoya, SC," the society said.
According to the petitioners, Kagoro was allegedly detained upon arrival at JKIA, held incommunicado, denied access to legal representation and later deported without being informed of the reasons for his removal or being allowed to challenge the decision.
The organisations contend that the actions of Kenyan state authorities, including immigration officials, violated constitutional safeguards against arbitrary detention and breached Kenya's obligations relating to fair administrative action, access to justice and the rule of law.
"The petition challenges the actions of State authorities who detained the Advocate incommunicado, denied access to legal representation, and effected removal from Kenya without lawful justification, due process, or disclosure of reasons," LSK said.
The petition names the Attorney General and the Director of Immigration Services as respondents in the matter.
Senior Counsel Elisha Ongoya is leading the legal team representing the petitioners.
LSK said the case reflects its broader commitment to defending constitutionalism, protecting the independence of the legal profession and promoting respect for fundamental rights across the region.
The matter is scheduled for mention and hearing of applications on June 8, 2026, before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court at Milimani in Nairobi.
LSK said it is working together with the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the East Africa Law Society (EALS) and ICJ-Kenya in filing a constitutional petition before the High Court in Nairobi over the incident.
The legal bodies argue that the case raises serious concerns regarding due process, immigration powers and constitutional protections.
"LSK is acting as a co-petitioner alongside the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the East African Law Society (EALS), and ICJ-Kenya in proceedings before the High Court, with representation led by Elisha Ongoya, SC," the society said.
According to the petitioners, Kagoro was allegedly detained upon arrival at JKIA, held incommunicado, denied access to legal representation and later deported without being informed of the reasons for his removal or being allowed to challenge the decision.
"The petition challenges the actions of State authorities who detained the Advocate incommunicado, denied access to legal representation, and effected removal from Kenya without lawful justification, due process, or disclosure of reasons," LSK said.
The petition names the Attorney General and the Director of Immigration Services as respondents in the matter.
Senior Counsel Elisha Ongoya is leading the legal team representing the petitioners.
LSK said the case reflects its broader commitment to defending constitutionalism, protecting the independence of the legal profession and promoting respect for fundamental rights across the region.
The matter is scheduled for mention and hearing of applications on June 8, 2026, before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court at Milimani in Nairobi.
Source - The Eastleigh Voice
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