Law Society of Kenya — professional organization representing lawyers, organizing judicial boycotts against judges over corruption and judicial integrity concerns.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – The High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) from disrupting court proceedings before judges and judicial officers pending the determination of a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the mat …
… PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) from disrupting proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing and determination of a preliminary objection challenging the court's juri …
… In July, the Law Society of Kenya called a nationwide boycott of court proceedings to demand action over alleged corruption, misconduct and delays in the Judiciary. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 31 – The Judicial Service Commission has defended its record on judicial accountability, revealing it has received 506 petitions and complaints against judges and judicial officers this year alone, while warning that the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) planned boyco …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 31 – Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has asked the High Court to stop the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) from implementing its planned boycott of court proceedings before selected judicial officers, arguing that the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory and thre …
… In a statement issued after a consultative meeting with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Senior Counsel Bar (SCB), the Commission's Chairperson Martha Koome stated that while concerns about judicial conduct should be addressed, they must be handled through the mechanisms pr …
… Audio By Vocalize Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has asked the High Court to stop the Law Society of Kenya from implementing its planned boycott of court proceedings before selected judicial officers, saying the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory and threatens access to jus …
An opinion piece criticizes President William Ruto's recent national address as vague rhetoric offering abstract promises while the country faces insecurity, rights abuses, rising living costs, and failing health and education systems. The writer argues that invoking global success stories like Singapore without addressing corruption and institutional integrity is hollow, and that citizens need concrete action, not wishful projections.
An opinion piece criticizes President William Ruto's recent national address as vague rhetoric offering abstract promises while the country faces insecurity, rights abuses, rising living costs, and failing health and education systems. The writer argues that invoking global success stories like Singapore without addressing corruption and institutional integrity is hollow, and that citizens need concrete action, not wishful projections.
Kenya's High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings pending the determination of a preliminary objection to the court's jurisdiction. Justice David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court operations continue without interference.
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. Judge David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court proceedings continue without interference.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya cannot renew its institutions while citizens remain spectators; sovereignty requires organized participation beyond voting, paying taxes, and criticism — as demonstrated by the Law Society of Kenya's judicial boycott and youth-led civic movements.
The Judicial Service Commission has defended its judicial accountability record, saying it received 506 complaints against judges this year and has processed 417 of them, while warning that the Law Society of Kenya's planned boycott of selected courts risks disrupting access to justice.
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has asked the High Court to stop the Law Society of Kenya from implementing a planned boycott of court proceedings before selected judicial officers, arguing the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and threatens access to justice.
The Judicial Service Commission has criticized lawyers' boycott of judges and judicial officers, saying it disrupts court proceedings and delays justice. Following a meeting with the Law Society of Kenya and Senior Counsel Bar, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome stated that judicial conduct concerns should be addressed through constitutional mechanisms, and both parties agreed to work together against corruption and unethical conduct.
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has filed in the High Court asking it to stop the Law Society of Kenya from boycotting court proceedings before selected judicial officers, arguing the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and violates Kenyans' right to access justice.
The Law Society of Kenya is defending its targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, saying it will continue until the Judicial Service Commission addresses concerns about corruption, misconduct, and delays in handling complaints. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the action is intended to protect the long-term interests of litigants, lawyers, judges and the justice system, despite acknowledging concerns about impact on access to justice.
Nairobi City County has sworn in the chairperson of the Physical Planning and Land Use Liaison Committee, a quasi-judicial body that will hear appeals on planning and land use decisions. The committee offers a faster, more cost-effective alternative to court litigation, resolving disputes within 30 days of filing.
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.
Kenya has published its first comprehensive book on corporate insolvency law, authored by insolvency practitioner Sammy Ndolo. The publication provides detailed analysis of Kenya's corporate insolvency framework more than a decade after the Insolvency Act, 2015, examining legal processes including administration, liquidation, receivership, and cross-border insolvency.
Activists have filed a High Court petition challenging the exclusion of victims of enforced disappearance from the government's compensation programme for human rights violations victims. The High Court certified the petition as urgent, with a hearing scheduled before Justice Gregory Mutai.
Advocate Dr. Adrian Kamotho has filed an urgent petition in the High Court seeking to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, arguing the move threatens access to justice and constitutional rights to fair hearing.
An opinion piece argues that the standoff between Kenya's Judiciary and Law Society reflects deeper concerns about accountability and impartiality in the justice system, illustrated by public reaction to recent high-profile acquittals that has shaken confidence in the courts despite legal principles of presumption of innocence.
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.
A city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.
Lobby group Bunge La Mwananchi has filed a complaint with the Law Society of Kenya against Nairobi advocate Charles Munga Kaguoya, accusing him of professional misconduct in his handling of client Peter Gathungu Gikonyo's legal affairs and failing to observe professional standards expected of Bar members.
The Law Society of Kenya called for a targeted boycott against certain judges, with lawyer Nelson Havi attempting to enforce it at Nyandarua High Court, but other lawyers continued to appear before the targeted judge despite the boycott call.
Kenya's draft Freedom of Assembly Bill, collaboratively developed by the KNCHR, Attorney General, and other stakeholders, offers an opportunity to address the country's cycle of protest-related violence, in which at least 1,800 people have been killed or injured since 2017. The opinion piece discusses what the bill gets right, where it diverges from previous attempts, and what must be strengthened.
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja appeared in the High Court in Nairobi over the contested privatisation of Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga, after being summoned by Justice Gregory Mutai to explain alleged failure to comply with court orders from June 25 directing the Ministry of Education to register the school as a private, non-profit APBET institution. Petitioners argue State agencies have not enforced the orders and allege lawyers faced hostility; respondents contend the school has operated as public since the 1990s and mid-year transfer would disrupt learning.
An opinion piece argues that advocates' nationwide court boycott on July 22, 2026, demonstrated the need for urgent judicial reforms and suggests the Judicial Service Commission has proved an inadequate channel for accountability, prompting a deeper constitutional rethinking of the tension between judicial independence and accountability.
Lawyers in Mombasa and Kwale boycotted Environment and Lands Courts on the second day of their protest against Justices Lucas Naikuni and Anthony Abwayo, who obtained orders barring the Judicial Service Commission from conducting disciplinary action on them. The Law Society of Kenya said the boycott will continue until the judges' involvement in alleged illegal activities is addressed, though the action has left litigants stranded with delayed cases.
Lawyers in Mombasa have called for changes in the judiciary during a nationwide court boycott, with the Law Society of Kenya's Mombasa chair saying the profession must sacrifice business for an accountable and corruption-free judiciary. The boycott follows investigations by the Judiciary Service Commission into 12 judges and a magistrate, with Nairobi and Mombasa cited as majorly affected regions.
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.
A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Wednesday paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench over allegations of corruption and accountability within the Judiciary.
The Nakuru Law Court dismissed several cases during the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott, contrary to an agreement with the Chief Magistrate that no cases should be dismissed. LSK's Nakuru Chapter leadership protested, with the chapter's vice chair confronting Senior Principal Magistrate Faith Mutuku over the dismissal, arguing she lacked authority to dismiss a case without an application.
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association has backed the Law Society of Kenya's position in its standoff with the Judiciary, affirming the Society's right to hold the Judiciary accountable while urging dialogue and adherence to the rule of law. The dispute centers on LSK's court boycott over judicial accountability concerns, with the LSK accusing judges of penalizing lawyers and the Judges Welfare Association arguing the boycott undermines access to justice.