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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 of the Law Society of Kenya, who condemned police conduct during Gen Z protests and called for accountability for political violence.

2026-05-042026-06-29
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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    LSK boss Kanjama faults Suluhu, Ruto deal to tame Gen-Z protests By Brian Kimani May 06, 2026 04:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LSK President Charles Kanjama speaks during the installation of the Princi …

    LSK boss Kanjama faults Suluhu, Ruto deal to tame Gen-Z protests

  3. The Standard

    … Law Society of Kenya president Charles Kanjama has stated plainly that a retired president retains political rights, and that the constitutionality of withdrawing pension on the basis of political activity has never been tested in court. …

    Leave Uhuru alone and fix what is broken in Kenya

  4. The Standard

    … LSK President Charles Kanjama, however, says disputes must still be resolved within the framework of the law, regardless of the process. …

    Row erupts over who qualifies to mediate disputes in Kenya

  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 4 – President William Ruto has congratulated Charles Kanjama on his election as President of the Law Society of Kenya. …

    Ruto: Kanjama ‘Up to the Task’ as New LSK President

  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 — Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has raised concern over the conduct of court-annexed mediation processes, warning that matters with complex legal questions must remain under the oversight of Advocates of the High Court to safeguard the …

    LSK Seeks Reforms as Kanjama Flags Irregularities in Court Mediation Process
Politics

LSK demands ban on masked police after June 25 protests

The News

The Law Society of Kenya has accused the National Police Service of unconstitutional conduct during June 25 Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, including roadblocks, disruption of assemblies, arbitrary arrests, use of force against demonstrators, and deployment of masked officers. LSK President Charles Kanjama demanded an immediate ban on masked police officers and investigations into alleged misconduct, arguing that officers should be identifiable to ensure transparency and accountability.

Why it matters

Law Society of Kenya's demand to ban masked police and investigate June 25 misconduct marks institutional push for accountability and transparency.

27 June 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 27 June

  1. LSK demands ban on masked police after June 25 protests

    The Law Society of Kenya has accused the National Police Service of unconstitutional conduct during June 25 Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, including roadblocks, disruption of assemblies, arbitrary arrests, use of force against demonstrators, and deployment of masked officers. LSK President Charles Kanjama demanded an immediate ban on masked police officers and investigations into alleged misconduct, arguing that officers should be identifiable to ensure transparency and accountability.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Rights group demands police produce detained activist Lichuma

    The Social Justice Centres Working Group has given the National Police Service and Inspector General of Police 24 hours to disclose the whereabouts of activist Davis Lichuma, who was arrested on Thursday outside Parliament during protests marking the second anniversary of the June 25 demos. The group cited concerns about his safety and alleged history of arbitrary arrests and torture while in police custody.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  1. LSK and civil groups condemn arrests at Gen Z anniversary protests

    The Law Society of Kenya and civil society groups have condemned what they described as "collective" arrests during Thursday's Gen Z second anniversary protests, in which more than 350 people were arrested nationwide. LSK has deployed volunteer lawyers to offer free representation to those being charged in various courts.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Uganda army chief claims personal responsibility for Karua deportation

    Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba claimed he personally ordered the deportation of Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua, distancing his father President Yoweri Museveni from the decision. Karua was travelling to Uganda to attend court proceedings related to opposition leader Kizza Besigye, where she serves on his legal team, but was detained and deported upon arrival.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Karua condemned after detention during Uganda court case

    Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party and part of opposition leader Kizza Besigye's legal team, has condemned what she describes as her unlawful detention and deportation from Uganda while attempting to attend court proceedings linked to Besigye's case.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Martha Karua deported from Uganda, EAC tensions rise

    Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda at Entebbe International Airport and ordered to return to Nairobi. Karua, a senior counsel and former Justice Minister, had travelled with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend the bail hearing of Erias Lukwago, who represents opposition figure Kizza Besigye.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Martha Karua deported from Uganda, escalating EAC tensions

    Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda and ordered to return to Nairobi upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. She had travelled with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend a bail hearing for opposition figure Kizza Besigye's lawyer.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

  1. NLP condemns Uganda's detention of lawyer Martha Karua

    The National Liberal Party has condemned Uganda's detention of People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport, calling it a political provocation and an affront to East African Community regional integration. The party demanded an immediate explanation from Uganda regarding Karua's whereabouts, condition, and legal basis for detention.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. LSK, EALS call for explanation after Uganda bars Martha Karua entry

    The Law Society of Kenya and East African Law Society have urged Ugandan authorities to explain their denial of entry to Senior Counsel Martha Karua, who was travelling to observe the arraignment of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The lawyers' bodies warned the incident raises concerns about the ability of legal practitioners in the East African Community to freely engage in matters touching on justice and the rule of law.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Martha Karua denied Uganda entry ahead of Besigye bail ruling

    Kenya's PLP leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda at Entebbe International Airport and deported without official explanation as she prepared to join the legal defence team for opposition leader Kizza Besigye's bail proceedings at Makindye Court. The defence team and Uganda Law Society condemned the detention as unlawful and accused Ugandan authorities of targeting lawyers involved in the opposition case.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Uganda deports Martha Karua citing unspecified security reasons

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was deported from Uganda after immigration officials cited "security reasons," despite initial clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who had travelled to attend bail proceedings for jailed Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago and serves as lead counsel in a treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, said she was declared persona non grata and placed on a return flight to Nairobi.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

  1. LSK threatens contempt proceedings over enhanced NSSF deductions

    The Law Society of Kenya has threatened to institute contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing to deduct enhanced National Social Security Fund contributions, arguing the deductions lack legal basis following a Court of Appeal ruling.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kenyans report police harassment, extortion over dreadlocks

    Kenyans on social media have accused Kenya Police of harassing, arresting, and extorting people who wear dreadlocks, with some being forced to cut their hair to avoid police encounters, particularly during night travel.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Law Society warns employers to halt new NSSF deductions

    The Law Society of Kenya has urged employers to immediately halt salary deductions under the NSSF Act, 2013, which was declared unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal on June 2, warning that continued deductions risk legal consequences including imprisonment. The nullified Act required six per cent contributions from both employers and employees, a sharp increase from the previous flat Sh200 monthly contribution.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. LSK says judicial accountability must balance with independence

    The Law Society of Kenya argues that scrutiny of court decisions is necessary for judicial accountability under the 2010 Constitution, but must be paired with judicial independence and high standards of integrity from judges.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

  1. CCTV captures coordinated attack on cathedral budget forum

    CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. High Court ruling on Gachagua impeachment redefines public participation threshold

    A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

  1. LSK President calls for accountability for political goon sponsors

    Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. LSK vows to pursue sponsors of political violence with accountability

    The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.

    13 June 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 12 June

  1. LSK seeks transparency on Ksh.375B JKIA upgrade contract

    The Law Society of Kenya has called for full public disclosure of a reported Ksh.375 billion contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company for the expansion and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing concerns over transparency, procurement procedures, and financing arrangements.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. LSK president says Gachagua impeachment ruling mixed for all sides

    Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama described the High Court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment as a balanced outcome where each party has won something but none achieved a clean victory.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment despite fair hearing denial

    A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 1 June

  1. Police fire tear gas as Nanyuki protests escalate over Ebola facility

    Anti-riot police clashed with hundreds of protesters in Nanyuki on Monday during demonstrations against a proposed Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, firing tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds as confrontations escalated from initially peaceful marches.

    1 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Hundreds protest planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase

    Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase. Security forces cordoned off the military installation, forcing demonstrators to redirect their procession toward Nanyuki town, where the largely peaceful protest caused localized disruptions including traffic congestion and business interruptions.

    1 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 28 May

  1. LSK President opposes US Ebola treatment centre proposal in Kenya

    LSK President Charles Kanjama has urged the government to reject a US proposal to establish an Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenya for patients flown in from other countries, arguing instead that such facilities should be set up near the epicentre of any outbreak for public health reasons.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Law Society demands probe into student's death in police custody

    The Law Society of Kenya has called for a full investigation and mandatory public inquest into the death of a 24-year-old architecture student who died while detained at Kiambu Police Station. The student had been arrested on theft allegations, and the LSK cited concerns over family access and lack of disclosure about the circumstances of his death.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. LSK demands investigation into Kiambu police station death

    The Law Society of Kenya has called for a speedy probe into the death of 24-year-old Kiambu National Polytechnic student Brian Njung'e, whose body was found hanging in a police cell at Kiambu Police Station. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the National Police Service owes Kenyans a full explanation and accused the police of denying the family access to the deceased before his death was reported.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. NPS denies Nairobi OCS arrest amid public backlash

    The National Police Service denied reports that Nairobi Central OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya was arrested and processed for court, calling them "entirely erroneous and misleading." However, the statement triggered widespread backlash after users pointed to earlier police reports indicating Ongoya had been arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander over allegations of abuse of office.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. LSK defends Nairobi Central OCS arrested over suspect releases

    The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya, who was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander for allegedly releasing 64 suspects with public order offences without lawful authority. LSK President Charles Kanjama argued that the OCS is legally entitled to exercise discretion in the processing and release of arrested persons.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nairobi police chief detained over release of protest detainees

    Chief Inspector Dishen Ongoya, OCS of Nairobi Central Police Station, was arrested for allegedly releasing sixty-four suspects detained during fuel price protests without lawful authority. He was hospitalised after developing high blood pressure complications during his detention.

    19 May 2026 · Capital News →

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