Amicus – A word that is making Nairobians scratch their heads

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Amicus – A word that is making Nairobians scratch their heads

By HILARY KIMUYU August 28th, 2017 1 min read

The presidential petition before the Supreme Court is making Nairobians to either Google or get their dictionary’s out to look for a certain word.

Amicus is a word that has featured frequently in the court’s proceedings since Sunday. Many are scratching their heads on what it means.

Amicus, according to Webster dictionary, is an impartial adviser, often voluntary, to a court of law in a particular case.

Attorney General Githu Muigai and the Law Society of Kenyan have been granted Amicus Curiae status by the Supreme Court in the ongoing petition.

Online trolls still did not understand it and had their own views.

Amicus what? ??? https://t.co/Ivv2q7u0uZ

— Leo (@w4buk3) August 28, 2017

What are the qualifications of being an Amicus? I think My Ex Needs one

— Generali Kangwony Jnr (@Generali_K) August 28, 2017

For Wanjiku's sake the Supreme Court should include DJ Afro as an amicus translator

— RUDEBOY THATIAH (@jthatia) August 28, 2017

Journalist Cooked Up Evidence In Murthal Gangrape Case, Should Be Prosecuted, Amicus Curiae Tells Court https://t.co/LJr3UgKMhs media cabal

— NayaN (@nayanchandra) August 28, 2017

Dear Slay Queens Amicus Curiae is not a relative of Amigos or French Montana#PresidentialPetitionKe

— Kenosano (@osanoTheGreat) August 28, 2017

Amicus chapatis

— Matt Ndolo (@mathewsndolo) August 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/254_queen/status/902112106400555012

Hehehehe i can now brag i got friends in the law Amicus Madam Kisingo and Eve? lol

— Tottie Kinyua♥ (@Molly_Molly_M) August 28, 2017

???? My Lords, we demand that the Captain puts up a proper profile photo before his Amicus Translation request is considered.

— Michael (@OwuorMichael) August 28, 2017