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Organization

Law Society of Kenya

Also known as: LSK

Law Society of Kenya — professional organization representing advocates, currently led by President Charles Kanjama, weighing mediation qualifications and judicial oversight standards.

The Law Society of Kenya's current president, Charles Kanjama, has raised concerns over irregularities in court-annexed mediation processes, arguing that complex legal matters must remain under High Court advocate oversight to protect justice system integrity. Concurrently, the organization is contesting proposals to broaden mediation access to non-lawyer professionals and has criticized regional plans to suppress Gen Z activism.

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Politics

LSK president criticizes regional plan to suppress Gen-Z protests

The News

Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has raised concern over Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's remarks during a joint address with President William Ruto, in which she suggested coordinated regional action to discipline youth-led civic action and called for Gen Z agitation to be "tamed."

Why it matters

LSK president's criticism of regional plans to suppress Gen-Z protests raises concerns about democratic freedoms and coordinated regional authoritarianism affecting Kenya.

18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. LSK president criticizes regional plan to suppress Gen-Z protests

    Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has raised concern over Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's remarks during a joint address with President William Ruto, in which she suggested coordinated regional action to discipline youth-led civic action and called for Gen Z agitation to be "tamed."

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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 →

  3. Editorial: Senator's motion to strip Uhuru pension raises constitutional doubts

    A Standard editorial argues that Senator Samson Cherarkey's motion to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension, citing political activity, overlooks the constitutional right to political participation guaranteed under Article 38. The Law Society of Kenya president has stated that the constitutionality of such pension withdrawal has never been tested in court.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Detectives investigate suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka

    Investigators from the DCI are pursuing a suspected poisoning case following the death of veteran obstetrician Job Obwaka, 83, with authorities naming Beatrice Wangari, 45, as a person of interest. The prosecution has requested 14 days to complete inquiries including a postmortem and toxicological analysis of samples from Wangari's residence.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Dispute over mediator qualifications intensifies in Kenya

    The Law Society of Kenya wants to limit mediation to High Court advocates, while the Association of Certified Mediators argues mediation should remain open to professionals from diverse fields who need only a university degree. The Association contends that mediation complements litigation and that certain disputes benefit from non-legal expertise.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Ruto congratulates Kanjama as new Law Society president

    President William Ruto congratulated Charles Kanjama on his election as President of the Law Society of Kenya, describing him as a capable leader and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the legal fraternity. Kanjama was elected with 3,728 votes in February 2026 and sworn in on March 27.

    4 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. LSK President flags irregularities in court-annexed mediation process

    Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has raised concerns over the conduct of court-annexed mediation processes, warning that complex legal matters must remain under the oversight of Advocates of the High Court to safeguard the integrity of justice. Kanjama cited instances where mediations have proceeded without lawyers present despite party representation, mediators stepping into roles reserved for legal counsel, and non-advocate mediators allegedly soliciting clients or imposing fees.

    4 May 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 1 May

  1. Police detain woman after veteran gynaecologist's death

    Police have detained 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, a business partner of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, as a person of interest after the 83-year-old doctor collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital on Friday. The actual cause of death is yet to be established pending postmortem examination.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Havi blames government harassment for doctor's declining health

    Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has claimed that government harassment, alleged interference in The Nairobi Hospital's management, and "trumped-up charges" contributed to the deterioration of veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka's health and his death at age 83. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale paid tribute to Dr. Obwaka as a respected figure who advanced Kenya's healthcare system.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Veteran gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director dies at 83

    Dr Job Obwaka, a veteran gynaecologist and director of Nairobi Hospital, has died at age 83. He passed away at the hospital where he worked for decades, six weeks after his arrest over disputed charges of falsifying hospital records.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard →

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