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Charles Kanjama

Also known as: LSK President Charles Kanjama · Law Society of Kenya president Charles Kanjama · Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama · President Charles Kanjama

Charles Kanjama — Law Society of Kenya President, defended the organization's targeted boycott of judges over judicial integrity concerns.

2026-05-042026-09-27

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May 2026
8 MayCapital News
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6 MayThe Standard
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5 MayThe Standard
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4 MayCapital News
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Politics

LSK maintains targeted boycott as judicial reforms stall

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The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its targeted boycott of selected courts, affecting about fifteen judicial officers including six Supreme Court judges, until the Judicial Service Commission makes progress on judicial accountability and integrity reforms. The boycott continues citing stalled implementation of commitments including an electronic complaint-tracking system, court station integrity committees, and judicial performance reporting mechanisms.

26 September 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

LSK maintains targeted boycott as judicial reforms stall
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its targeted boycott of selected courts, affecting about fifteen judicial officers including six Supreme Court judges, until the Judicial Service Commission makes progress on judicial accountability and integrity reforms. The boycott continues citing stalled implementation of commitments including an electronic complaint-tracking system, court station integrity committees, and judicial performance reporting mechanisms.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 25 September

LSK renews targeted court boycott over JSC commitments
The Law Society of Kenya has renewed its call for advocates to boycott selected courts and judicial officers, citing unfulfilled commitments from the Judicial Service Commission on judicial accountability. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the targeted boycott remains in force and members should refrain from appearing before judges and officers identified by the society.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Saturday 12 September

High Court blocks prosecution of lawyer over forgery charges
City lawyer Benard Odero Okello was arraigned at Kibera Law Court on Friday on 10 forgery-related charges involving the Kenya County Government Workers Union, but a High Court order barred his prosecution and required his immediate release. Justice Bahati Mwamuye restrained the DPP, DCI, and IG from arresting, detaining, charging or prosecuting Okello and staff at his law firm over transactions involving the union.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

Council of Legal Education ends Kenya School of Law training monopoly
The Council of Legal Education has introduced new regulatory frameworks that end an 18-year monopoly by the Kenya School of Law on advocates training, allowing qualified public and private universities to apply for licensing to offer the Advocates Training Programme.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK opposes UFAA proposal on unclaimed client assets
The Law Society of Kenya has vowed to oppose a proposal by the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority requiring lawyers to declare assets held on behalf of clients for more than five years and surrender them to the State if unclaimed. LSK President Charles Kanjama said lawyers have their own ways of managing client assets and do not need external assistance.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

Kenya, Burundi open talks over foreign trader tensions
Kenya and Burundi have begun talks to resolve a dispute over business operations by Burundian nationals in the country. The Foreign Affairs PS says the government has extended the registration window for foreign nationals and businesses by 90 days and warned against targeting or attacking foreign nationals.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK criticises Ruto's directive restricting foreign traders in Kenya
The Law Society of Kenya says President Ruto's directive barring foreign nationals from certain small-scale trade violates the East African Community Treaty and Kenya's Constitution, arguing that while government can regulate trade and enforce immigration laws, it must do so without discrimination based on nationality alone.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

Lawyers condemn abduction and release of Standard editor
Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

Archbishop says Kenya's transformation starts with governance integrity
Archbishop Anthony Muheria urged leaders to embrace truth, build trust and use ethical leadership to drive Kenya's development, speaking as chief guest at the Institute of Certified Secretaries' 31st Annual Dinner in Nairobi on August 29.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

Kenyans urged to actively defend 2010 Constitution beyond celebration
Sixteen years after Kenya promulgated the 2010 Constitution, lawyers, faith leaders and professionals have challenged Kenyans to move beyond celebrating the country's supreme law and take an active role in protecting, implementing and holding institutions accountable to it, said at Katiba Day 2026 organised by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

Gachagua vows to pursue 2027 presidential bid despite impeachment
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his impeachment does not automatically bar him from seeking the presidency in 2027 and that he will pursue his legal challenges through the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court if necessary. Gachagua's stance underscores tension between his presidential ambitions and opposition parties' efforts to forge a united front against President William Ruto.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 22 August

Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava dies; nation mourns
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and other political leaders have mourned former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava, who died on Saturday morning. Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

Law Society of Kenya probes MPs Kaguchia, Kaluma for alleged incitement
The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of remarks by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to determine whether their public utterances constitute professional misconduct. The Ethics and Disciplinary Liaison Sub-Committee will review publicly available records within 14 days and may file formal complaints before the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal if evidence supports the charges.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK reviews MPs Kaguchia and Kaluma for alleged inciting remarks
The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to establish whether they amount to professional misconduct. LSK warned that lawyers do not shed their professional obligations when they take up political office.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 3 August

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 →
Law Society of Kenya maintains judges' boycott over judicial integrity
The Law Society of Kenya is defending its targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, saying it will continue until the Judicial Service Commission addresses concerns about corruption, misconduct, and delays in handling complaints. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the action is intended to protect the long-term interests of litigants, lawyers, judges and the justice system, despite acknowledging concerns about impact on access to justice.
31 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 →

Friday 24 July

IG Kanja appears in court over Gatoto school privatisation dispute
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja appeared in the High Court in Nairobi over the contested privatisation of Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga, after being summoned by Justice Gregory Mutai to explain alleged failure to comply with court orders from June 25 directing the Ministry of Education to register the school as a private, non-profit APBET institution. Petitioners argue State agencies have not enforced the orders and allege lawyers faced hostility; respondents contend the school has operated as public since the 1990s and mid-year transfer would disrupt learning.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
IG Kanja pledges compliance with Gatoto School restoration orders
Inspector General Douglas Kanja told the High Court on Friday he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday, pledging the National Police Service would comply. The school's Board of Management had filed contempt of court proceedings accusing senior government and police officials of deliberately disobeying restoration orders.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Commonwealth Lawyers Association supports LSK in Judiciary dispute
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association has backed the Law Society of Kenya's position in its standoff with the Judiciary, affirming the Society's right to hold the Judiciary accountable while urging dialogue and adherence to the rule of law. The dispute centers on LSK's court boycott over judicial accountability concerns, with the LSK accusing judges of penalizing lawyers and the Judges Welfare Association arguing the boycott undermines access to justice.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Judges urge LSK to end targeted court boycott amid escalating dispute
The Kenya Judges Welfare Association has urged the Law Society of Kenya to end its targeted boycott of selected courts, warning it undermines the rule of law and disrupts access to justice. The LSK has accused some judges of penalising advocates who honoured a nationwide court boycott, and says it will intensify its indefinite boycott of selected judges and magistrates while pursuing further action.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Law Society accuses judges of penalising lawyers during boycott
The Law Society of Kenya has accused some judges and judicial officers of penalising advocates with case dismissals and adjournment fees despite the Society's nationwide court boycott, and warned it will escalate targeted action against those it says interfered with lawyers' constitutional rights.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Law Society of Kenya maintains court boycott for judicial accountability
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its nationwide boycott of court proceedings, with President Charles Kanjama urging advocates to stay away from courts to mount pressure for greater accountability within the Judiciary. The LSK Council and Senior Counsel Bar are scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission on July 31 to discuss the concerns behind the protest.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior magistrate and probation officer arrested for Sh150,000 bribe
Martin Kinyua Mutegi, a Senior Principal Magistrate, and Julius Irungu, a Principal Probation Officer, both attached to Kangema Law Courts, were arrested by the EACC on Tuesday evening for allegedly soliciting and receiving Sh150,000 from a litigant in exchange for influencing a criminal case outcome through a favourable probation recommendation.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Law Society of Kenya lawyers begin nationwide court boycott
The Law Society of Kenya on July 22 effected a nationwide boycott of court proceedings to protest corruption, delays in justice administration, and lack of accountability in the Judiciary. LSK President Charles Kanjama said some judges proceeded with scheduled matters despite notice, and the Society reported advocates faced case dismissals and adjournment fees for the boycott.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

LSK planning one-day court boycott to fight judicial corruption
The Law Society of Kenya will boycott courts on July 22 as industrial action to tackle corruption and improve accountability in the Judiciary, with LSK President Charles Kanjama saying existing systems have failed to address corruption and misconduct among judicial officers.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Judges urge LSK to suspend planned court boycott, pursue dialogue
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has urged the Law Society of Kenya to reconsider its planned indefinite targeted boycott of court proceedings, set to begin Thursday over allegations of judicial misconduct and inefficiencies, warning that the action would primarily harm ordinary litigants seeking justice.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →