The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has ordered an investigation into remarks made by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia.

The two lawmakers are members of the legal profession, and the LSK wants its Practice Standards and Ethics Committee to review their recent public statements and determine whether they could amount to professional misconduct.

The committee has been given 14 days to examine publicly available records of the remarks and establish whether there is a case under Section 60(1) of the Advocates Act, which covers disgraceful or dishonourable conduct.

If the investigation finds sufficient evidence of professional misconduct, the LSK said it could file formal complaints against the two MPs before the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal.

The committee is also expected to report its progress to the LSK Council within 30 days after the review begins.

The LSK stressed that holding political office does not remove an advocate’s professional responsibilities. The society said lawyers serving as elected leaders must continue to observe the standards expected of members of the legal profession.

The society also clarified that any criminal investigation or prosecution arising from the remarks falls under the responsibility of agencies such as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the courts.

The development comes amid increased calls for action against political remarks considered inflammatory as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election.

Kaluma had separately been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission over remarks attributed to him during political activities in Homa Bay.

Kaguchia has also previously faced scrutiny over remarks made during a political gathering in Nyeri.

The LSK investigation adds another layer of accountability as authorities and professional bodies increase their focus on political statements ahead of the next election.