The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has joined regional legal organisations in filing a constitutional petition challenging the detention and deportation of Zimbabwean advocate Brian Kagoro from Kenya.
According to the statement released by LSK, the legal challenge seeks to question what the organisations describe as unlawful state action during Kagoro’s detention at JKIA.
The petition argues that the advocate was detained incommunicado, denied access to legal representation, and removed from the country without lawful justification or due process.
The legal bodies further claim that authorities failed to disclose the reasons behind the deportation.
LSK says the matter raises broader constitutional concerns regarding the use of immigration powers and the treatment of advocates operating within regional legal frameworks.
The society maintains that the case goes beyond one individual and touches on key constitutional principles, including access to justice, rule of law, and protection of fundamental rights.
Regional Cooperation Shapes Legal Challenge
The case reflects growing collaboration between regional legal institutions in addressing cross-border human rights and governance issues.
By joining forces with PALU, EALS, and ICJ-Kenya, LSK is positioning the petition as a wider regional concern rather than a domestic legal dispute alone.
Senior Counsel Elisha Ongoya is leading representation for the petitioners before the High Court.
LSK said the proceedings also seek to safeguard the independence of the legal profession and resist what it termed unlawful state action both within Kenya and across the region.
The petition places particular focus on due process in deportation procedures and whether constitutional safeguards were followed during the advocate’s detention and removal.
Case Scheduled for High Court Hearing
The matter is scheduled for hearing on applications on 8 June 2026 at 9:00 AM before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court at Milimani.
LSK has invited its members to attend the proceedings, describing the case as an important constitutional matter with implications for legal practice and civil liberties.
The case is expected to attract attention from legal practitioners, civil society organisations, and regional observers monitoring governance and human rights issues in East Africa.
