"In order to assist members mitigate the effects of Covid-19 pandemic, the Council of the LSK has waived back fees for Advocates applying for practising certificates for 2020 2020 under section 25 (1) (a) of the advocates Act, Cap 16," he said.

Law society members will however pay their Advocates Benevolent Association subscriptions as well as Continuing Professional Development feed where applicable.

Havi also announced plans to roll out special identity cards for advocates beginning Tuesday (May 19) to facilitate intra-county travel by lawyers in the wake of cessation of movement orders in five counties including Nairobi and Mombasa.

In April, the court had ordered the government to include members of the society as part of essential service providers in wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Nonetheless, the government has filed a notice to appeal the High Court ruling which ordered the inclusion of Lawyers and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) among the essential service providers.