Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has urged professionals across all sectors to take a more proactive role in the fight against corruption, emphasizing shared responsibility and accountability in combating the vice.
Speaking during a debate organized by the Architects Alliance in partnership with the LSK, Ms. Odhiambo responded to recent public insinuations that legal practitioners are among the key perpetrators of corruption. She described the claims as a wake-up call for introspection and reform within professional circles.
“The recent insinuation that advocates are the orchestrators of corruption presents a need for advocates and all professionals alike to reevaluate their role in the fight against corruption,” said Ms. Odhiambo.
While refuting the idea that professionals are the architects of corruption, she acknowledged that many have, knowingly or unknowingly, contributed to the persistence of corrupt systems. “It cannot be gainsaid that we are all victims of a historically broken system. With that acknowledgement, there must be a collective acceptance of the shared blame each of us bears—whether in facilitating, condoning, or enabling corruption.”
Ms. Odhiambo called for a united front and deliberate efforts to confront and reverse the culture of corruption that continues to undermine national development and public trust. She urged professionals to act with integrity, uphold ethical standards, and champion transparency within their respective fields.
The debate brought together stakeholders from the legal, architectural, and other professional bodies to discuss how ethical leadership and professional responsibility can drive change in Kenya’s anti-corruption agenda.
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