Adrian Kamotho

Also known as: Dr Adrian Kamotho · Dr. Adrian Kamotho · advocate Dr. Adrian Kamotho · Advocate Adrian Kamotho · Lawyer Kamotho

Lawyer who filed a High Court petition in July 2026 seeking to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's boycott of judges.

2026-05-142026-10-30

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October 2026
21 OctThe Standard
… We cannot go back to where we were before.” Through his lawyers, Emmanuel Kibet and Adrian Kamotho, Omar sought to have the charges struck out, find no evidence of any breach and dismiss the charges entirely. …
'My remarks were a figure of speech,' Hassan Omar tells IEBC
September 2026
17 SeptThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe High Court has dismissed the Law Society of Kenya’s bid to strike out lawyer Adrian Kamotho’s petition challenging its nationwide boycott of courts and targeted judicial officers. …
Blow to LSK as court rejects bid to strike out petition challenging judges' boycott
1 SeptThe Standard
… In a judgement rendered by the Transport Licensing Appeals Board Tribunal led by Hillary Kangogo, Adrian Kamotho, Benson Gichohi and Jackline Omiti has also overturned the National Transport and Safety Authority’s decision to revoke the operator’s licence but substituted it with …
Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence
August 2026
3 AugCitizen Digital
… The case was filed by lawyer Adrian Kamotho, who is challenging the LSK's nationwide and targeted boycott of proceedings involving Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other judges. …
High Court orders halt of LSK's court boycott citing interference with proceedings
3 AugThe Standard
… However, with the negotiations failing to produce a breakthrough, the court proceeded to determine the application for conservatory orders.Advocate Adrian Kamotho urged the court to issue conservatory orders arguing that the boycott had disrupted court operations, threatened judi …
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judges
July 2026
31 JulThe Standard
… In a brief ruling, Justice David Mburu declined an application by lawyer Adrian Kamotho seeking conservatory orders to halt the boycott pending determination of the petition challenging LSK’s action. …
Court declines to suspend LSK boycott
29 JulCitizen Digital
… Testifying through his lawyer, Dr Adrian Kamotho, Sakaja denied allegations that he had disobeyed the court's orders. …
Sakaja tells court appointment of Nairobi County Secretary is underway
29 JulCitizen Digital
… Through his lawyer, Dr Adrian Kamotho, the Governor told the court that he would be “the last person” to disobey a court order. …
Sakaja tells court County Secretary appointment now lies with Assembly
29 JulThe Standard
… Instead, his lawyer, Adrian Kamotho, told the judge that the governor had taken steps to comply with the judgment by appointing Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarding his nomination to the Nairobi County Assembly for vetting and approval.The contempt proceeding …
Sakaja appears in court over failure to appoint Nairobi County secretary
27 JulCitizen Digital
… Adrian Kamotho, seeks conservatory orders stopping the implementation of the LSK's resolutions and communications issued between July 17 and July 22, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the case. …
Petition filed to suspend LSK's court boycott

Politics

UDA Secretary-General defends election speech to IEBC committee

The News

UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar appeared before the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Committee to defend his September 2026 speech in Mombasa County, in which he suggested using the fingerprints of dead people to cast votes for President William Ruto in the 2027 election. Omar stated his remarks were figurative and intended to emphasize voter participation, with his lawyers seeking to have the charges dismissed or reduced to a formal warning.

21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

UDA Secretary-General defends election speech to IEBC committee
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar appeared before the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Committee to defend his September 2026 speech in Mombasa County, in which he suggested using the fingerprints of dead people to cast votes for President William Ruto in the 2027 election. Omar stated his remarks were figurative and intended to emphasize voter participation, with his lawyers seeking to have the charges dismissed or reduced to a formal warning.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

High Court allows lawyers' boycott challenge petition to proceed
The High Court has dismissed the Law Society of Kenya's attempt to strike out a petition by lawyer Adrian Kamotho challenging the society's nationwide court boycott, ruling that the dispute raises serious constitutional questions about administration of justice and judicial independence that fall within the court's jurisdiction.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers PSV licence over safety breaches
A Transport Licensing Appeals Board Tribunal has suspended the PSV operator licence of Nicco Movers following two fatal accidents and widespread safety breaches, after the operator failed to demonstrate adequate compliance with road safety requirements.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

High Court restrains LSK from disrupting judicial proceedings
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. Judge David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court proceedings continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court suspends LSK boycott against CJ Koome and other judges
The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and other judges and judicial officers over allegations of gross misconduct and corruption. The court barred LSK from disrupting court proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the case.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

High Court declines to suspend Law Society boycott
Justice David Mburu declined an application to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other judicial officers, deferring the matter to August 3, 2026 after a meeting between the JSC and LSK leadership began to attempt resolution.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

Sakaja nominates Dr Machel Waikenda for Nairobi County Secretary post
Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with a court order to appoint a substantive Nairobi County Secretary by forwarding the name of Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly for vetting and approval. Sakaja said his first nominee was rejected, prompting the formation of a new selection committee that recommended Waikenda.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sakaja says County Secretary appointment awaits Assembly approval
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with court orders on appointing a substantive County Secretary, having nominated Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly after a fresh recruitment process following the rejection of an initial nominee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sakaja appears in court over County Secretary appointment delays
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before Milimani High Court to answer contempt proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary nearly eight months after a December 2025 judgment ordering him to do so. His lawyer told the court that Sakaja had appointed Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarded his nomination to the County Assembly for vetting and approval.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 July

Petition filed to suspend Law Society boycott of judges
Advocate Dr. Adrian Kamotho has filed an urgent petition in the High Court seeking to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, arguing the move threatens access to justice and constitutional rights to fair hearing.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer petitions High Court to halt LSK's judicial boycott
A city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

High Court suspends IEBC sanctions against Nakuru Town East MP
Justice Wilfrida Musyoka has suspended enforcement of disciplinary measures imposed on Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria by the IEBC, pending determination of a petition challenging the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's decision. The dispute stems from conduct linked to the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the case set for mention on July 29, 2026.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
High Court temporarily suspends IEBC sanctions against Gikaria
The High Court has temporarily suspended sanctions imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, pending the hearing of his case challenging the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee's decision. Justice Wilfrida Musyoka certified the application as urgent, noting it concerns conduct during the ongoing Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

Tribunal suspends NTSA licence revocation for Nicco Movers
The Transport Licensing Appeals Tribunal has suspended the NTSA's decision to revoke Nicco Movers' operating licence, allowing the company to resume operations pending the hearing of its appeal. The revocation, issued on June 9, 2026, had cited safety lapses, fleet management failures, and regulatory non-compliance.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

UDA nominates Mushina for Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election
The United Democratic Alliance has formally handed Samuel Mushina its party ticket for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026. Party officials called for unity among all nominations aspirants to support Mushina's candidacy.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →