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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 President and 2027 Nairobi Woman Representative candidate for ODM Linda Mwananchi movement.

2026-05-062026-07-07
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  1. May 2026

  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Former LSK Chair Faith Odhiambo has sharply criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA), accusing the government of deploying an artificial intelligence-driven healthcare financing system that disproportionately burdens poor Kenyans while favoring the wea …

    Former LSK boss Faith Odhiambo slams SHA system as unfair to low-income earners

  3. The Standard

    … Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo said the incident amounted to a “gross violation” of a child’s dignity. …

    Women's rights groups rebuke Karen Nyamu over remarks involving minor

  4. Citizen Digital

    … Karua’s remarks came days after former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo criticized Nyamu’s apology as insincere and called for stricter disciplinary action by the Senate. …

    Pressure mounts on Senator Nyamu as Karua demands action over 'demeaning' remarks

  5. Citizen Digital

    Former LSK president demands action against Karen Nyamu for 'demeaning' Grade 10 student By Emmanuel Too May 07, 2026 08:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu during a past commit …

    Former LSK president demands action against Karen Nyamu for 'demeaning' Grade 10 student

  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 — Former Chief Justice David Maraga and former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo have criticised remarks by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan calling for joint action with Kenya to curb what she termed disruptive Gen Z activism. …

    Maraga, Odhiambo slam Suluhu remarks on Gen Z activism crackdown
Politics

Linda Mwananchi leaders deny opposition vote-splitting ahead 2027 election

The News

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.

Why it matters

Linda Mwananchi leaders deny vote-splitting claims and criticize government over abductions and killings—fresh opposition movement messaging on unity and state accountability.

3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Former LSK chief opposes mobile phone excise duty proposal

    Former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo has criticised the Finance Bill 2026's proposed 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones, arguing that phones are a necessity rather than a luxury in Kenya, where millions depend on handsets for banking, work and government services.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Former LSK chief criticises SHA as unfair to low-income earners

    Former Law Society of Kenya Chair Faith Odhiambo has criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, alleging that its AI-driven algorithm overcharges poor Kenyans while undercharging the wealthy, citing the example of a single mother earning KSh3,500 monthly being required to contribute KSh1,030 for health coverage.

    9 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Women's rights groups condemn Karen Nyamu Senate remarks involving minor

    Women's rights and governance organisations including FIDA-Kenya and the National Gender and Equality Commission have condemned remarks made by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu on the Senate floor involving a minor present during Thursday's plenary session, calling the conduct inappropriate and demeaning to the child's dignity.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 8 May

  1. Martha Karua condemns Senator Nyamu's demeaning remarks to student

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has condemned Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu's controversial remarks directed at a Grade 10 student during a Senate hearing, calling the incident "reprehensible and unacceptable" and joining calls for accountability.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Former LSK President calls for Senate action on Nyamu remarks

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for the Senate to take sterner action against nominated Senator Karen Nyamu over inappropriate and degrading remarks she made about a Grade 10 student undergoing voluntary service at Parliament, describing Nyamu's apology as insincere.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Maraga, Odhiambo criticize Suluhu on Gen Z crackdown

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga and former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo have criticized Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's remarks calling for joint Kenya-Tanzania action to curb Gen Z activism, which legal figures warn could roll back democratic gains in East Africa.

    6 May 2026 · Capital News →

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