Also known as: Senior Counsel Nelson Havi · Former LSK President Nelson Havi · former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi
Senior Counsel and former Law Society of Kenya President offering commentary on judicial accountability and political developments.
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Citizen 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 noticesCapital 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 judgesCitizen Digital
Kenya has failed in multi-party democracy- Nelson Havi By Idah Kithinji September 17, 2026 11:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lawyer Nelson Havi speaking on Citizen TV on October 30, 2024 Audio By Vocali …
Kenya has failed in multi-party democracy- Nelson HaviCapital News
… Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has similarly argued that Gachagua can remain eligible until he exhausts the available avenues of redress, including an appeal to the Supreme Court. …
Gachagua defends right to run for President in 2027, shrugs off ‘King Maker’ labelThe Standard
On Thursday, lawyer Nelson Havi logged in to the Nyandarua High Court in a bid to enforce a targeted boycott as demanded by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to its members. …
Judge's Boycott: Divided lawyers vs a united JudiciaryCitizen Digital
… Former LSK President Nelson Havi also called for complaints previously filed before the Judicial Service Commission against judicial officers to be reconsidered afresh. …
Lawyers begin court boycott, mount pressure on Judicial accountabilityCapital News
… Former LSK President Nelson Havi announced he would boycott all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday and instead join LSK leadership and members of the Senior Counsel Bar at the Supreme Court for the briefing. …
Lawyers Nationwide to Boycott Courts Over Orders Halting JSC Probes of JudgesCapital News
… Former LSK President Nelson Havi has meanwhile intensified pressure on the Judiciary, revealing that he had written to the Society’s leadership urging it to publish what he termed a “list of shame” identifying judges and magistrates whose courts should be boycotted. …
Ahmednasir claims judges sit just 54 days a year as Judiciary faces fresh scrutinyCapital News
NAIROBI, July 17 – Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has warned President William Ruto and leaders of the Broad-Based Government against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua’s growing political influence, arguing that the Ol Kalou by-election has demonstrated the for …
Ruto warned against underestimating GachaguaCapital News
NAIROBI, July 17 – Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has warned President William Ruto and leaders of the Broad-Based Government against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua’s growing political influence, arguing that the Ol Kalou by-election has demonstrated the for …
Ruto warned against underestimating GachaguaThe High Court has quashed removal notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission to seven Supreme Court judges, ruling that the JSC failed to undertake required preliminary assessment and violated constitutional fair procedure rights.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed removal notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission to seven Supreme Court judges, ruling that the JSC failed to undertake required preliminary assessment and violated constitutional fair procedure rights.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission requiring seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome, to respond to complaints seeking their removal, finding the commission failed to conduct a preliminary assessment before starting the removal process.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi told Citizen TV that Kenya's political parties are largely built around individuals rather than strong institutions, rising and falling with their leaders and diminishing once those leaders assume public office. He cited reported divisions within Linda Mwananchi and fragmentation in ODM following former PM Raila Odinga's death as examples.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his impeachment does not automatically bar him from seeking the presidency in 2027 and that he will pursue his legal challenges through the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court if necessary. Gachagua's stance underscores tension between his presidential ambitions and opposition parties' efforts to forge a united front against President William Ruto.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its nationwide boycott of court proceedings, with President Charles Kanjama urging advocates to stay away from courts to mount pressure for greater accountability within the Judiciary. The LSK Council and Senior Counsel Bar are scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission on July 31 to discuss the concerns behind the protest.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers across Kenya are boycotting court proceedings from Wednesday in protest against court orders that have halted the Judicial Service Commission from investigating misconduct complaints against judges. The Law Society of Kenya is spearheading the nationwide action, arguing that the orders undermine judicial accountability and the JSC's constitutional oversight mandate.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims High Court and Court of Appeal judges spend an average of just 54 days a year in court, citing judicial recesses, annual leave, and official travel as constraints. His remarks come as lawyers prepare a nationwide boycott over court delays and alleged inefficiencies, and contrast with the Judiciary's reported 104 per cent case clearance rate for 2024/25.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua's political influence in Mt Kenya, arguing the Ol Kalou by-election loss demonstrates the former Deputy President's strength among Kikuyu voters and that such support is crucial for the 2027 election.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political influence, citing the Ol Kalou by-election as evidence of Gachagua's strength in the Mt Kenya region and warning that ignoring his support among Kikuyu voters ahead of 2027 would be politically risky.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to remove Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett, alleging her appointment breached the Constitution and the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025, and claiming she has a conflict of interest due to her shareholding in Fastnett Energy Limited, which has a transport and storage agreement with KPC.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru was arrested after his vehicle allegedly broke down on Thika Highway; he was released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve charges. Njiru claimed officers from Kasarani Police Station tried to solicit a bribe and arrested him without formal booking.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has been released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve an obstruction charge against him, despite his arrest on Thursday morning. His legal team argues the arrest and detention violated his constitutional rights, and Njiru plans to seek redress in the High Court.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, was freed after the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve traffic-related charges following his arrest by Kasarani traffic police over an alleged obstruction incident on Thika Road.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja of transforming Nairobi from the "Green City in the Sun" into a "city of shame," alleging the capital is marked by insecurity, corruption, failing public services, and state-sponsored criminal gangs operating with police involvement.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has questioned the constitutional basis of a Kenya Human Rights Commission report recommending compensation for approximately 1,100 victims of police brutality, arguing that the process bypassed established legal mechanisms and risks shielding perpetrators from accountability. Havi contends that victim identification, liability determination, and compensation assessment should be undertaken by constitutionally mandated institutions rather than panels established outside the legal framework.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former LSK President Nelson Havi has proposed dissolving and reconstituting the Judicial Service Commission and subjecting judges to vetting every ten years, arguing such reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in Kenya's justice system. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi echoed the call, saying the Judiciary's integrity is challenged regularly.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
The Kakamega High Court dismissed a petition challenging Malava MP David Ndakwa's election in the recent by-election, ruling that the petitioner lacked sufficient evidence to warrant nullification of the IEBC-declared results. Justice Stephen Mbugi also dismissed claims that Ndakwa unlawfully contested while serving as an MCA, finding that the Elections Act does not expressly require an MCA to resign before vying for another elective seat in a by-election.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion column criticizes Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei for proposing unconstitutional legislation, including a bill to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, which his own party UDA disowned. The author argues that his actions demonstrate political subservience rather than legal competence.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Bernard Mwonyonyo, a long-term aide to Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, has dismissed media reports that he is being courted by politicians to run as a county boss's running mate in the 2027 election, saying he has not been approached and is focused on his own bid for the Westlands MP seat.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid tribute to veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka, describing him as principled and courageous for resisting what he termed a "hostile takeover" of The Nairobi Hospital. Gachagua said Obwaka's stance led to his arrest and detention despite his advanced age and health challenges.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
Veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, director of Nairobi Hospital, died on Friday evening. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale praised his contributions to maternal and reproductive health, but the tribute drew online criticism from those noting the Cabinet Secretary's silence during Obwaka's earlier arrest over alleged falsification of records.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →