LSK Seeking to Raise Sh7 Million for Lawyer Nzamba Kitonga’s Funeral

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is seeking to raise Sh7 million to accord the late lawyer, Nzamba Gitonga a befitting sendoff.

The accomplished constitutional attorney died last Saturday after collapsing at a burial ceremony at his rural home in Mutito, Kitui County. 

The budget for Kitonga’s funeral was revealed in a memo by LSK president Nelson Havi, who appealed to members to participate in the fund drive. The memo notes that the society can raise up to Sh5 million excluding the Senior Counsel Bar.

“The Law Society of Kenya wishes to give our colleague a formal sendoff in a hearing and/or church service to be held in Nairobi as well as a burial in Kitui on a date to be communicated in due course,” part of the memo states.

“…We humbly request that you find it in your heart to give towards this noble cause.”

Contributions can be wired to account number 4618380011 operated at NCBA Bank.

Kitonga who played a major role in the drafting of the 2010 Constitution died at the age of 64 and was regarded as one of the best constitutional lawyers in the country. He chaired the Committee of Experts (CoE) that drafted the 2010 Constitution.

He was among candidates shortlisted for the position of Chief Justice following the retirement of Willy Mutunga in 2015.

President Kenyatta described Kitonga as a constitutional law stalwart and a patriotic Kenyan with unmatched legal prowess.

“It is extremely sad that the cruel hand of death has snatched him from us at a time when our country is entering a constitutional moment,” President Kenyatta said in a message of condolence.