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Faith Odhiambo

Also known as: Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo · former LSK President · former LSK boss · former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo · Former LSK Chair Faith Odhiambo · former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo · Ms Odhiambo · lawyer Faith Odhiambo

Former Law Society of Kenya president running as Nairobi Woman Representative candidate under ODM Linda Mwananchi movement.

2026-05-062026-08-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Regretting the death of one of their security team members, former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo stated that one of their drivers was severely injured and is currently receiving treatment in Kisumu, while one of their members had their leg amputated."The scheme of

    Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, prosecution of Wanga and Kaluma
  3. Citizen Digital

    the 2027 General Election.“Linda Mwananchi will not be silenced,” the movement said, adding that the incidents had strengthened rather than weakened its resolve.The accusations come a day after Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, lawyer Faith Odhiambo

    Linda Mwananchi demands probe into Homa Bay violence, names Wanga, Kaluma
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – The former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo has urged Kenyans to approach the Malindi High Court judgment on the 2026 presidential election timeline with calm, saying the ruling should not be interpreted as triggering a constitutional cr

    Former LSK Boss Faith Odhiambo insists election timeline ruling does not trigger constitutional crisis
  5. Citizen Digital

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo called on IPOA and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to preserve evidence.

    Uproar after boda boda rider dies inside Muthaiga Police Station
  6. July 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    But to compensate you, we will give you a goat!" Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo opined that the ruling calls for keen reflection on the coherence of Kenya's remedial framework.

    Senator Maanzo reveals Ksh.10M offer, threats ahead of Gachagua ouster vote
  8. Citizen Digital

    ._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Kisumu Magistrate Vee Agutu ordered their release in the hearing attended by Senior Counsel James Orengo, Faith Odhiambo

    8 suspects in Kisumu church violence set free
  9. The Standard

    The decision followed submissions from the defence team led by Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, who argued that the suspects had been unlawfully detained without sufficient evidence linking th

    Court frees eight suspects linked to Kisumu ACK church violence
  10. The Standard

    Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo also described the judgment as a clear demonstration that the law has the power to hold even powerful individuals accountable, saying it should be applied equally in all cases.According to Odhiambo, the conviction of form

    FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice
  11. Citizen Digital

    Their independence does not mean that they are above the law,” said former LSK president Faith Odhiambo.

    Lawyers begin court boycott, mount pressure on Judicial accountability
  12. Citizen Digital

    "At least 13 suspected police officers in four Subaru vehicles tried to access TISA offices..." Former LSK President and Human Rights Defender Faith Odhiambo said.

    Rights groups allege police surveillance and intimidation, demand probe

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Linda Mwananchi faction calls for arrest of Wanga, Kaluma

    The Linda Mwananchi faction has condemned violence at their rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday and is calling for the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Town MP Opondo Kaluma, alleging inflammatory statements. The faction reported one security team member dead, an injured driver, and an amputated leg among their members.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. Linda Mwananchi demands probe into Homa Bay County violence

    The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Former LSK boss: court ruling on election timeline avoids crisis

    Faith Odhiambo, former Law Society of Kenya president, says a Malindi High Court judgment on the 2026 presidential election timeline should not trigger a constitutional crisis or immediate government change. The court found that Article 136(2)(a) requires the election in the fifth year (August 11, 2026), but declined to issue a mandatory order due to logistical impossibility and national instability risks, instead suspending the declaration of invalidity until after the next general election.

    8 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Boda boda rider dies after arrest at Muthaiga Police Station

    Eric Otieno, a boda boda operator, died after being arrested and detained at Muthaiga Police Station; an autopsy found he died from multiple abdominal injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. His family is demanding the arrest of officers allegedly involved and has called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate what they describe as police brutality.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Senator Maanzo claims Ksh.10M bribe offer ahead of Gachagua vote

    Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has alleged that Kenya Kwanza operatives offered him Ksh.10 million to vote for Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and threatened consequences if he accepted the bribe but voted against removal.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Eight suspects freed in Kisumu church July clash case

    A Kisumu magistrate's court released eight suspects arrested during a violent clash at Kisumu ACK church on July 12, 2026, after the prosecution failed to prefer charges against them. The clash occurred when two groups collided during a service attended by the Linda Mwananchi team.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Court orders release of eight suspects in Kisumu church violence

    A Kisumu court has released eight suspects linked to violence that erupted at St Stephen's ACK Cathedral on July 12, 2026, after ruling there was insufficient evidence to hold them. The magistrate closed the case after the prosecution confirmed investigations were complete, and the defence team argued the suspects had been unlawfully detained.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Okoth Obado convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case

    Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted in the murder of Sharon Otieno. FIDA-Kenya said the High Court judgment, after nearly eight years, restores public confidence in the justice system and represents an important step towards accountability.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. 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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Civil society groups allege police surveillance, intimidation of critics

    Civil society organisations and human rights defenders led by former Chief Justice David Maraga are accusing the government of using police surveillance and intimidation to silence critics. The groups claim officials from the Institute of Social Accountability are being tracked and followed, and on Monday more than 100 civil society organisations filed a formal complaint at Muthangari Police Station in Nairobi.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Lawyers demand speedy probe into two advocates' deaths

    Lawyers across Kenya held a nationwide Purple Ribbon March on Friday calling for prompt, independent and transparent investigations into the recent deaths of advocates Edward Kariuki Muthee and Esther Wairimu Keige, found dead in Athi River and Juja respectively. The legal fraternity says the killings pose a threat to the rule of law and access to justice.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. Linda Mwananchi leaders deny opposition vote-splitting ahead 2027 election

    Leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement, including Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition figures, dismissed claims they are splitting the opposition vote, saying they are committed to a united challenge against President William Ruto's re-election. During a tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties, they also criticised the government over abductions, arbitrary arrests, and killings of young people.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former LSK President urges fast-track of informal settlement school bill

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called on the National Assembly to urgently pass the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to formally recognize Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools in Kenya's basic education system, arguing that delays are denying thousands of children in informal settlements access to quality education.

    3 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 26 June

  1. Vocal Africa reports five activists missing after Gen Z protest arrests

    Human rights organisation Vocal Africa has alleged that five activists arrested outside Parliament during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary protests have disappeared, despite the release of more than 200 other demonstrators following court proceedings. The organisation identified the missing activists as Fredrick Ojiro, Colins Ochieng, Muteti Mulinge, Michael Ngige and Ochieng Alam, saying they were arrested in broad daylight while laying wreaths at barbed wire barricades outside Parliament.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Over 90 Gen Z protesters charged with traffic offences

    Over 90 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi on June 25, 2026, were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts and charged with obstructing motor vehicles on public roads under the Kenya Roads Act. The accused came from multiple police stations and allegedly heaped stones and burned tyres on roads, causing obstruction to motor vehicles.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Faith Odhiambo calls for market planning after Gikomba fire

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for proper market planning and fire safety solutions following a dawn fire at Gikomba Market that destroyed stalls and merchandise. She urged authorities to prioritize structured market planning, enforce fire safety standards, and ensure transparent investigations into the recurring fires at the market.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Nairobi politician calls for reforms after latest Gikomba Market fire

    A 2027 Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Faith Odhiambo has called for urgent reforms and investigations following another fire at Gikomba Market that destroyed traders' goods, urging authorities to implement structural reforms including proper urban planning and fire safety systems.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 20 June

  1. ODM Linda Mwananchi picks Faith Odhiambo for Nairobi Woman Rep

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has been unveiled as the Nairobi Woman Representative candidate under the ODM Linda Mwananchi movement. Siaya Governor James Orengo praised her as a fearless advocate for justice and supporter of Gen Z and peaceful protesters.

    20 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 14 June

  1. Kang'ata joins Linda Mwananchi, criticises Kenya Kwanza policies

    Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement at a rally in Thika, criticising the government's affordable housing programme and calling for funds to be redirected to free education. The movement said it will work with the United Opposition to contest the 2027 general election.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Civil society seeks record expungement after court finds teen law unconstitutional

    Following a May 20 High Court ruling that declared the criminalisation of consensual adolescent peer relationships unconstitutional, civil society organisations are calling for the expungement of criminal records and psychosocial support for minors previously prosecuted under Kenya's Sexual Offences Act. Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that Sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Act violated constitutional rights when applied to adolescents in consensual, non-coercive relationships.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Former CJ Maraga criticizes Gachagua impeachment ruling

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga says the High Court's judgment on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was flawed because it found his right to a fair hearing was violated but awarded him Ksh.50 million compensation rather than annulling the impeachment. Maraga argues that violating the constitutional right to a fair hearing should have resulted in nullifying the Senate's impeachment decision.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, awards Sh50 million damages

    High Court judges Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in a 350-page judgment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing. The verdict prompted rapid criticism from former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya officials, and senior lawyers including Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Court affirms Gachagua impeachment, awards compensation for fair hearing breach

    High Court judges affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing, a judgment that prompted strong criticism from the Law Society of Kenya, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and multiple senior lawyers who expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. 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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenyans protest rising femicide and child killings in Nairobi

    Women, mothers of missing and murdered children, and human rights activists marched through Nairobi's CBD on Madaraka Day to protest rising cases of violence against women and children, citing government inaction and failure to implement recommendations from a presidential task force on gender-based violence.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Government records 10,500 child protection cases in 15 months

    Government data shows 10,581 child protection cases recorded between January 2025 and March 2026, with abandonment (6,820), abductions (1,952), and missing children (1,636) comprising the majority; about 2,328 children remain unaccounted for. Police records show fewer missing children cases and suggest public concern is driven by social media awareness rather than a surge in actual incidents.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. High Court rules Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional for adolescent peers

    Kenya's High Court has declared that prosecuting adolescents under the Sexual Offences Act for consensual, non-coercive peer relationships violates constitutional rights including equality, dignity, privacy, and the best interests of the child. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that criminal enforcement of Sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Act against adolescents in close-age relationships without evidence of exploitation, coercion, abuse or power imbalance is unconstitutional.

    21 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 20 May

  1. OCS arrested for releasing 64 fuel-protest suspects

    The Officer Commanding Station at Nairobi's Central Police Station, Dishen Angoya, was arrested for allegedly releasing 64 suspects detained for anti-fuel price hike demonstrations. He was booked at Langata police station at 12:45 am Monday on suspicion of abuse of office, but failed to appear in court for arraignment after reportedly being taken ill and rushed to hospital.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Nairobi police station commander arrested, hospitalised over suspect release

    Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and admitted to Lang'ata Hospital after developing complications following his arrest for reportedly releasing 64 suspects detained during Monday's protests without proper authority. He is accused of abuse of office.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. LSK urges IPOA to probe protest deaths and police commander arrest

    The Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group have called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate killings during recent protests and the arrest of Nairobi Central Police Station commander Dishen Angoya after he released 64 protesters on police bond. The groups warned that criminalising the exercise of such discretion undermines the rule of law and expressed concern over reports that the arrest was carried out on orders from above, raising concerns about politicised policing.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

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