The profession must set and uphold standards, which are currently wanting. The profession of law is an honourable one and no advocate should deviate from the path of rectitude. Advocates should avoid using methods that bring discredit to it. The profession has had great advocates in the past. It has great advocates today.
Lawyers have a high mission as indeed they are indispensable for the administration of justice.
Without their assistance, the administration of justice would not function. Let it be given to the lawyers to live up to the noble ideals of their profession. Finally always remember Shakespeare s advice Do as adversaries do in law, strike mighty, but eat and drink as friends. The writer is the Deputy Executive Director at FIDA Kenya.