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Law Society of Kenya

Also known as: LSK · Law Society of Kenya (LSK)

Law Society of Kenya — professional organization that advocates on constitutional and electoral matters, issuing ultimatums on criminal investigations and demanding transparent election processes.

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October 2026
2 OctCitizen Digital
… Among the complaints was one filed by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi. …
Relief for 7 Supreme Court judges as High Court quashes JSC removal notices
2 OctCapital News
… One of the complaints was filed by former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi, who accused the judges of misconduct and misbehaviour and sought the initiation of the constitutional process for their removal. …
High Court quashes JSC notices against seven Supreme Court judges
2 OctCapital News
… The name had initially faced rejection from the Registrar, prompting Suba South MP Michael Caroli Omondi, former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo and political activist Pauline Njoroge to challenge the decision before the PPDT. …
Linda Mwananchi secures name after months-long legal battle
1 OctCitizen Digital
… Former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo called the gap a constitutional red flag and warned that money that bypasses the Treasury bypasses the people's control. …
This wonder woman Margaret Nyakang’o
September 2026
30 SeptThe Standard
… The Judiciary, claiming ownership of the same land, has taken legal action through the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to prevent the DCC’s ongoing fencing activities.Over the weekend, hired youths, under armed police supervision, dismantled structures on the land and took some of the …
Judiciary, Interior Ministry clash over land in Naivasha
29 SeptCitizen Digital
… presence of counsel Cliff Ombeta that they will prolong the matter as long as it takes…” The family, which has written complaint letters to top government officials, including the President, the Head of Public Service, the Inspector General of Police and the Law Society of Kenya …
Victoria Mutiso murder: Rose Mbithe, two children allege torture, denied medical care in custody
29 SeptThe Standard
… ity (IPOA), I wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to the family, colleagues, relatives and friends of the late SAIG Opicho,” said Ojwang. “We also extend our condolences to the leadership and entire fraternity of the National Police Service (NPS).” Former Law Society of Kenya …
Tributes pour in for VIP protection unit commandant Lazurus Opicho
27 SeptThe Standard
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has maintained its targeted court boycott against about 15 judges and judicial officers, directing its members to continue refraining from appearing before the affected judicial officers until further communication from the society. …
LSK maintains targeted court boycott against 15 judges
26 SeptCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 26 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has reaffirmed its targeted boycott of selected courts, saying the action will continue until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) makes progress on key judicial accountability and integrity reforms. …
LSK maintains targeted court boycott as judicial accountability reforms stall
25 SeptCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has renewed its call for advocates to boycott selected courts and judicial officers, saying several commitments agreed with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to address concerns over judicial accountability remai …
LSK renews targeted court boycott, cites unfulfilled JSC commitments

Politics

LSK demands investigation into missing Nairobi lawyer's abduction

The News

The Law Society of Kenya has raised concerns that advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi's disappearance on November 2 may be linked to his role as a key witness in a criminal case before Makadara Law Courts, calling for urgent investigations and his immediate production. Armed men reportedly abducted Abdi along Muchai Road, with some allegedly wearing police uniforms and bulletproof vests, and his vehicle was later recovered with his whereabouts remaining unknown.

4 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

LSK demands investigation into missing Nairobi lawyer's abduction
The Law Society of Kenya has raised concerns that advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi's disappearance on November 2 may be linked to his role as a key witness in a criminal case before Makadara Law Courts, calling for urgent investigations and his immediate production. Armed men reportedly abducted Abdi along Muchai Road, with some allegedly wearing police uniforms and bulletproof vests, and his vehicle was later recovered with his whereabouts remaining unknown.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Masked gunmen abduct Nairobi lawyer along Muchai Drive
Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi was allegedly abducted by armed, masked men dressed in tactical gear along Muchai Drive in Kilimani on November 1, raising concerns over suspected abductions involving state security agents. His whereabouts remain unknown, and the abduction has been linked to a criminal case involving senior police officers in which Abdi is reportedly a witness.
7 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

Kenyans petition court to disclose Bayern Munich-Ajax match costs
Six Kenyans have filed a High Court petition seeking to prevent the government from committing public funds to a planned Bayern Munich vs Ajax friendly at Raila Odinga International Stadium scheduled for January 5, 2027, and to compel disclosure of the match's full financial arrangements, sponsorship deals and government involvement.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →
Court upholds Cabinet gender balance order; Ruto must comply
The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend a High Court order requiring President Ruto to reconstitute his 25-member Cabinet to meet the constitutional two-thirds gender balance requirement; the Cabinet currently has seven women, two short of the nine required by law.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 31 October

LSK demands DCI arrest Kiprotich abduction suspects within seven days
The Law Society of Kenya has issued a seven-day ultimatum to authorities to arrest and charge individuals implicated in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 30 October

Civil society warns of shrinking democratic space ahead of 2027 election
Civil society organisations including KHRC and Amnesty International have released a report assessing Kenya's human rights situation, warning that the country's shrinking democratic space and deteriorating human rights conditions could create circumstances for electoral unrest as the 2027 General Election approaches. The Kofi Annan Foundation assessed Kenya's risk of election violence at 84.1%, and the report documents increases in political violence, police killings, enforced disappearances, and attacks on journalists and human rights defenders between September 2025 and October 2026.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police Commission appeals to Supreme Court over recruitment ruling
The National Police Service Commission has filed a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the Inspector General's independent authority over police officer recruitment, promotions, and other personnel decisions. The NPSC is seeking the Supreme Court's interpretation of constitutional provisions governing the respective mandates of the commission and the Inspector General.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Linda Mwananchi movement unveils leadership structure with Osotsi as chair
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has proposed a new national leadership structure headed by party leader Godfrey Osotsi and four deputies, consolidating its political operations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The structure includes Caroli Omondi as Secretary General, Richard Onyonka as treasurer, and Faith Odhiambo and Patrick Makau among the deputy party leaders.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LSK demands transparent 2027 election results livestreaming process
The Law Society of Kenya has urged Parliament to protect livestreaming of polling station results ahead of the 2027 General Election to allow voters to independently verify outcomes, and called for publication of the Elections (Amendment) Bill's approved text and amendments to resolve conflicting accounts of what Parliament passed.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 29 October

Ruto defies court order on gender-balanced Cabinet composition
President William Ruto has failed to comply with a High Court ruling from July requiring him to reconstitute his Cabinet to meet the two-thirds gender rule. The 120-day compliance period lapsed on October 28, 2026, with legal experts stating the Cabinet is now unconstitutional.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court suspends prosecution of human rights defender
The High Court in Nakuru has suspended criminal proceedings against Levin Omwenga Omollo, a human rights defender, pending hearing of a constitutional petition. Omollo alleges that police officers and a former Law Society of Kenya chairperson raided his office, seized Sh300,000 and confidential files, and destroyed his mobile phone during an operation on September 2, 2026, without a search warrant.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 27 October

Law Society escalates police recruitment authority to Supreme Court
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal judgment that affirmed the Inspector General of Police's authority to recruit uniformed police officers.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EACC recovers 2.7-acre school playground following court ruling
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered a 2.7-acre public school playground in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, after the Environment and Land Court at Thika ruled on October 5 that its allocation and registration in the name of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa's Ruguthi Women's Guild was illegal and fraudulent. The court declared the allocation null and void, affirming the land was public property reserved for use by Kanyiha, Lusigetti and Njumbi primary schools.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 26 October

EACC recovers 2.7-acre grabbed school playground in Kikuyu
The Environment and Land Court in Thika ruled that a 2.7-acre playground serving three public primary schools in Kikuyu was public property and declared its registration in the name of a Presbyterian Church women's group null and void. The EACC recovered the land after the court affirmed it is held in trust for Kanyiha, Lusigetti and Njumbi Primary Schools.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court nullifies irregular church land allocation to school playground
The Environment and Land Court at Thika nullified the allocation of 2.7 acres of school land in Kiambu County to the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Ruguthi Women's Guild, declaring the registration illegal and affirming the land as public property held in trust for Kanyiha, Lusigeti and Njumbi Primary Schools. The EACC, which participated as an interested party, presented evidence that the land had been reserved since 1957 for school use and was irregularly allocated without documentation of payment or proper authorization.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kalonzo, Gachagua meet amid opposition presidential ticket negotiations
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
PCEA loses 2.7-acre school playground to fraud ruling
An Environment and Lands Court at Thika has ruled that the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) illegally acquired 2.7 acres of land reserved as a playground for three primary schools, finding the church's registration of the property irregular and fraudulent. The land, held under the church's Ruguthi Women's Guild, had been set aside in 1957 for public use by Kanyiha, Lusigetti and Njumbi Primary Schools.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 24 October

Kirinyaga Woman Rep launches Skinly beauty and fashion store
MP Njeri Maina has opened Skinly, a beauty and lifestyle business in Nairobi offering skincare products, facial analysis, beauty therapy, spa services and fashion items. The venture, which has employed six people under 25, combines her interests in skincare and fashion.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly passes bill removing livestreaming election results requirement
The National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which removes the legal requirement for livestreaming election results. Political leaders, lawyers, and civil society groups have opposed the change, warning it threatens electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election and weakens safeguards for voter choice.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament did not pass bill stopping IEBC livestreaming, Wandayi says
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed claims that Parliament passed a bill to stop the IEBC from livestreaming election results, stating that the National Assembly deleted the controversial Clause 22 of the Elections (Amendment) Bill after public participation and a High Court judgment, preserving the existing Section 39 which provides for livestreaming.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

Election Amendment Bill retains livestreaming requirement, Parliament clarifies
Parliament clarified that it deleted Clause 22 of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, thereby retaining the requirement for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results announced at polling stations, addressing public concerns about electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former LSK chair calls for clarity on election livestreaming law
A former Law Society of Kenya chairperson has urged Parliament to publish the approved text of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, and clarify whether it guarantees public livestreaming of polling-station results. The statement noted that Clause 22 of the published Bill does not expressly require livestreaming, retaining only electronic transmission and online publication provisions, and asked Parliament to clarify whether this omission survived MPs' amendments.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 21 October

LSK releases 146 applicants for 2026 Senior Counsel rank
The Law Society of Kenya has announced 146 advocates seeking the prestigious Senior Counsel rank in the 2026 conferment process, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata, and veteran advocate Dr John Khaminwa. The Committee on Senior Counsel will review applications before successful candidates are conferred the rank by the President.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

Court affirms IG's authority; 1,948 officers promoted
The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals by the National Police Service Commission and the Law Society of Kenya, upholding the Inspector-General's constitutional authority over uniformed police officers' management. Following this decision, Inspector-General Douglas Kanja has approved the promotion of 1,948 officers whose advancement had previously stalled.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Court affirms IG's authority; 1,948 officers promoted
Kenya's Inspector-General Douglas Kanja has approved the promotion of 1,948 police officers following a Court of Appeal decision that upheld his constitutional authority to independently manage uniformed officers, dismissing challenges from the National Police Service Commission and Law Society of Kenya.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 17 October

Professional bodies call for pause on Surveyors and Architects Bill
A coalition of professional bodies—including the Architects Alliance, Institute of Engineers of Kenya, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, and Law Society of Kenya—has called on the government to pause the Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, alleging lack of meaningful public participation and exclusion of key stakeholders in its drafting.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 16 October

Court of Appeal upholds IGP's sole control of police recruitment
The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals by the National Police Service Commission and the Law Society of Kenya, affirming that the Constitution places recruitment, training, employment, deployment, promotion, suspension and dismissal of sworn police officers under the Inspector-General's independent command.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
Court of Appeal affirms IG's power to hire police constables
The Court of Appeal ruled that the Inspector General of Police, not the National Police Service Commission, has the power to hire constable police officers and control the Sh60 billion police payroll. The three-judge bench found the law is clear about the IG's independence as head of the police service.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

High Court upholds LSK legal challenge on fertiliser subsidy programme
The High Court has upheld a legal challenge by the Law Society of Kenya against the National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme, addressing the government's failure to constitute the Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuffs Board and alleged violations of farmers' consumer rights through the sale of non-conforming fertiliser by the National Cereals and Produce Board. The judgment affirms that the Executive remains bound by constitutional obligations even where criminal proceedings are ongoing.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 7 October

High Court rules substandard fertilizer sale violated farmers' rights
The High Court ruled that the sale of substandard NPK fertilizer to farmers under the National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme violated their constitutional rights, and found the failure to constitute the Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuffs Board of Kenya was unlawful. The court rejected a prayer for compensation.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →