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 who commented on constitutional implications of 2026 election timing ruling.
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Capital News
… The applicants,Pauline Njoki Njoroge, Faith Odhiambo and Michael Caroli Omondi,say they applied on June 4, 2026, to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) but were initially rejected on grounds of “public interest”. …
Battle over ‘Linda Mwananchi’ name moves to political parties tribunalCitizen Digital
… The applicants, Pauline Njoki Njoroge, Faith Odhiambo and Michael Caroli Omondi, say they applied on June 4, 2026, to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement but were initially turned down on grounds of “public interest”. …
‘Linda Mwananchi movement’ name row heads to political parties tribunalThe 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 KalumaCitizen 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, KalumaCapital 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 crisisCitizen 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 StationCitizen 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 voteCitizen 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 freeThe 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 violenceThe 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 justiceNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced plans to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement after the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi name following a tribunal ruling that overturned an earlier refusal.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced plans to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement after the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi name following a tribunal ruling that overturned an earlier refusal.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has won approval to use its preferred name as a political party after months of dispute with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, following a September 30 judgment by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. The name is reserved for not more than 90 days from the October 1 approval letter.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
Margaret Nyakang'o, a career accountant and CPA, was appointed Controller of Budget in December 2019 by President Uhuru Kenyatta, becoming the second person to hold the constitutional office. By law, no public funds can be released without her approval.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal set aside the Registrar of Political Parties' decision declining to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement and ordered the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days, finding the rejection lacked legal justification.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned the Registrar of Political Parties' rejection of the Linda Mwananchi Movement name, directing the Registrar to reconsider the application within seven days. The Tribunal found that a competing entity's reservation had lapsed after the statutory 90-day period expired.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Lazurus Opicho died on Monday night at Aga Khan hospital. He was commandant of the VIP protection unit and Security of Government Buildings, and headed the Judiciary Police Unit from 2021 to 2024.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights activists and legal practitioners said Kenya has little to celebrate 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, with activists accusing the government of failing to uphold constitutional principles on human rights, accountability and the rule of law.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang' and Seme MP James Nyikal have challenged National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to substantiate claims that legislators receive Teachers Service Commission employment letters for distribution to constituents, saying they did not receive any such letters at State House.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case filed by promoters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement, challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' refusal to reserve the name for their proposed political party. The applicants say they applied on June 4 to reserve the name but it was initially rejected on grounds of "public interest," then approved on August 4, before being reversed three days later after the Registrar cited the registration of another political entity, the Liberty National Democratic Alliance.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' rejection of the name reservation for Linda Mwananchi Movement. The applicants say they applied on June 4, 2026, were initially turned down on grounds of "public interest," then had the reservation temporarily agreed to on August 4 before the Registrar reversed it three days later citing another entity's similar acronym.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →