Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has pledged to assist a Nairobi man accused of masquerading as a lawyer.
His case elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans with a section marveling at his prowess to canvass matters in court. He had allegedly argued 26 cases and won all before his arrest.
Cherargei said he will offer guidance until he ensures he succeeds in law.
"I'm willing to mentor and guide him to become the best legal practitioner/advocate of the high courts and commonwealth courts," Cherargei said.
In a statement, LSK said that the man was neither an advocate of the High Court of Kenya nor a member of the society.
LSK said the man falsely claimed to be an advocate by impersonating a genuine advocate whose practice status was inactive.
The advocate was admitted to the bar late last year but had not applied for a practice certificate because he was working at the office of the Attorney General.
He raised the matter with the society's ICT department who followed up on the matter leading to the arrest.
Earlier in the day, Central Organisation of Trade Unions boss Francis Atwoli termed the man as a brilliant Kenyan and offered to support him.
He said he is now facing condemnation for practising law because he allegedly does not have law qualifications.
"Cotu (K) firmly believes in the principle of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which acknowledges and values the knowledge, skills, and competencies individuals have acquired through non-traditional learning pathways," Atwoli said.
He insisted that Kenya is home to a multitude of highly skilled and talented youth who have acquired their expertise through practical experience, self-study, and non-formal educational avenues but have largely remained isolated by the systems.
"These individuals, despite their outstanding abilities, often find themselves excluded from opportunities in the formal sector because the system typically prioritizes qualifications from traditional learning pathways."
