Kenyan lawyers' professional organization that has challenged government policies on tax powers, NSSF deductions, and political violence accountability.
Audio By VocalizeRecently, members of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) have issued robust critiques of various court decisions as part of our commitment to accountability of the Judiciary. …
… Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama condemned the incident, calling for accountability not only for the attackers but also for alleged financiers and organisers. …
… Law Society of Kenya president Charles Kanjama termed the ruling unprecedented. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi described the ruling as constitutionally incoherent, while Martha Karua argued that a finding of a fair hearing violation required nullification of the impeachment. …
… Photo/Charles Kanjama Audio By Vocalize Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals behind the growing cases of politically-linked goonism in the country, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held acco …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has vowed to pursue sponsors and organisers of political violence with what it termed “bulldog tenacity,” following the disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. …
… Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo described the judgment as a major turning point in Kenya’s legal treatment of adolescent sexuality, saying it addresses longstanding tensions between child protection laws and the realities faced by young people. …
LSK demands full disclosure of Ksh.375B JKIA upgrade deal awarded to Chinese firm By Citizen Reporter June 12, 2026 04:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has …
… But to compensate you, we will give you a goat!" Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo opined that the ruling calls for keen reflection on the coherence of Kenya's remedial framework. …
… Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis …
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.
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ODM's selection of Faith Odhiambo as Nairobi Woman Rep candidate signals the party's 2027 strategy and commitment to gender representation.
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.
The Law Society of Kenya has threatened to institute contempt of court proceedings against government agencies and employers continuing to deduct enhanced National Social Security Fund contributions, arguing the deductions lack legal basis following a Court of Appeal ruling.
The High Court will on June 22, 2026 rule on whether Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale should be cited for contempt over alleged disobedience of court orders suspending construction of a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase. The Law Society of Kenya and Katiba Institute accuse the officials of failing to comply with orders halting the project.
The Attorney General and the Defence Council have clashed with the Law Society of Kenya over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces to contain the youth-led 2024 protests.
A three-judge court case seeking permission for law firms to provide unconditional legal services to government agencies has been postponed to September 29 because one judge is on leave. The delay comes after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend a high court order restricting government engagement of private lawyers without Attorney General justification and approval.
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop government and government-affiliated social media accounts from blocking Kenyan citizens. The petitioners argue the practice violates fundamental constitutional rights including freedom of expression, access to information, and equality, and have sued the Attorney General, Cabinet Secretary for Interior, and other officials.
Three MPs—Caroli Omondi, Wilberforce Oundo, and Caleb Amisi—have pledged support for former Chief Justice David Maraga's presidential candidacy under the United Green Movement, citing his integrity, constitutionalism, and approach to governance at a youth congress held at Ufungamano House.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has condemned the invasion of goons at All Saints Cathedral that disrupted a meeting discussing the national budget, calling the action a violation of constitutional rights and demanding the National Police Service intervene. Five suspects have been arrested and the commission urges accountability for those responsible for planning, financing, organizing, or carrying out the attack.
Harriette Chiggai, Women's and Children's Rights Adviser to President William Ruto, argues that femicide, child abductions, and school unrest stem from children being exposed to bad behavior from adults. She points to incidents including the Utumishi Girls Secondary School tragedy that killed 16 students, saying a normalized culture of violence and intolerance is the root cause.
A Kisumu High Court has awarded more than Sh35.5 million in compensation to 28 victims and families affected by police operations during the 2023 anti-government Azimio protests, finding that police unlawfully killed, injured and assaulted civilians in Kisumu, Migori and Ahero between March and July 2023.
The Law Society of Kenya argues that scrutiny of court decisions is necessary for judicial accountability under the 2010 Constitution, but must be paired with judicial independence and high standards of integrity from judges.
CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.
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.
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.
The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.
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.
The Law Society of Kenya has called for full public disclosure of a reported Ksh.375 billion contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company for the expansion and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing concerns over transparency, procurement procedures, and financing arrangements.
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.
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.
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.
The Finance Bill 2026 seeks to empower the KRA commissioner to reclassify commercial deals as tax avoidance, seize bank accounts during appeals, and access private payment data without court approval. The proposal has drawn opposition from the Kenya Bankers Association, the Law Society of Kenya, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, who argue it dismantles taxpayer safeguards and forces taxpayers to pay disputed taxes before seeking justice.
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.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Government's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in court, arguing Kenya's response framework is legally grounded, scientifically informed, and necessary to protect public health amid a regional outbreak. The defence responds to constitutional petitions by Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya challenging the legality and constitutional basis of the Government's Ebola preparedness strategy, which was triggered by Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has filed an affidavit defending the ministry's Ebola preparedness and quarantine measures in response to a constitutional petition by Katiba Institute, arguing the government's response framework is grounded in WHO guidance, international law, and East African Community obligations.
Opposition leaders have questioned President Ruto's approval of a US-backed Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of government transparency and public consultation despite health professionals raising concerns. Ruto defended the decision as part of a long-standing agreement with the United States, but a court order has halted construction.
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.
Anti-riot police clashed with hundreds of protesters in Nanyuki on Monday during demonstrations against a proposed Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, firing tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds as confrontations escalated from initially peaceful marches.
Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase. Security forces cordoned off the military installation, forcing demonstrators to redirect their procession toward Nanyuki town, where the largely peaceful protest caused localized disruptions including traffic congestion and business interruptions.