Editorial Apology and Commitment to Compliance

The Platform for Law, Justice and Society acknowledges, with deep regret, the concerns raised by Mr Mwichigi Timothy Kamau regarding the publication of his image in the April 2026 edition. We recognise that this issue has attracted formal attention and we treat the matter with the seriousness it warrants. Our editorial and publishing mandate is anchored in a commitment to constitutionalism, the rule of law and respect for individual dignity. In this instance, however, we accept that our handling of Mr Kamau’s image fell below the standards we set for ourselves and those required under applicable data protection principles. Specifically, we acknowledge that we erroneously published Mr Kamau’s photograph in an article he did not author, thereby creating a misrepresentation that should not have occurred within a publication of our standing. We further extend our sincere apologies to Mr Timothy Ngome, the author of the article titled “A Lockean Audit of Kenya’s Constitutional Trusteeship,” which appeared in the April 2026 edition. The misattribution arising from the use of an incorrect image undermined the integrity of authorship and editorial accuracy, values we hold as fundamental to scholarly and public discourse. We unreservedly apologise to Mr Kamau for any distress, embarrassment or sense of violation occasioned by the publication and continued circulation of his image without proper attribution, clarity or timely corrective action. We recognise that the use of an identifiable image engages important considerations of informational privacy and personal autonomy, and that any lapse in this regard erodes public trust. Following the concerns raised, we undertook an internal review of the processes through which the image was sourced, approved and published, including the chain of editorial responsibility and the safeguards governing visual content. We have since initiated steps to remove the image from our digital platforms, restrict its circulation within our archives and ensure that any continued retention is strictly aligned with principles of lawful processing, purpose limitation and data minimisation. We accept that a meaningful apology must be accompanied by corrective action. Accordingly, we are revising our internal policies on image sourcing and verification, strengthening consent and attribution protocols, and instituting mandatory training for all editorial and production staff on responsible data handling and publication standards. These measures are intended to prevent recurrence and to embed a culture of accountability and care in our editorial practice. We will continue to engage constructively with all relevant oversight processes and provide such information as may be required to facilitate a fair and transparent resolution of the concerns raised. We are mindful that accountability is best demonstrated through openness, responsiveness and institutional reform. Finally, we affirm that the rights and dignity of all individuals featured or referenced in our publication are not incidental to our work but integral to it. This apology is therefore not merely an expression of regret, but an acknowledgment of a clear lapse and a commitment to uphold the standards expected of a journal devoted to law, justice and society