Also known as: SCB
Senior Counsel Bar — professional association that advocated for lawyer Martha Karua's release after her detention in Uganda and met with JSC on judicial accountability concerns.
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… Judges and Judicial Officers previously identified by the Society and any additional Judges or Judicial Officers subsequently identified and communicated by the Society." The latest directive follows a July 31 engagement between the JSC, the LSK Council and the Senior Counsel Bar …
LSK renews targeted court boycott, cites unfulfilled JSC commitmentsCapital News
… In a statement issued after a consultative meeting with the LSK and the Senior Counsel Bar, the Commission said concerns about judicial accountability are legitimate but stressed that its ongoing disciplinary work must be viewed in its proper context. …
JSC Defends Judicial Accountability Record, Opposes LSK Boycott of Court ProceedingsCitizen Digital
… 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 …
Judiciary urges lawyers to end judges' boycott after meeting with LSKCitizen Digital
… Kanjama said the LSK Council, together with the Senior Counsel Bar, is scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on July 31 to discuss the concerns that prompted the protest. …
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
… o engagement with the legal profession, noting that it has held at least five institutional meetings with the LSK over the past two years and that another consultative meeting involving the Judicial Service Commission, the LSK Council and representatives of the Senior Counsel Bar …
Judiciary rejects LSK boycott, says all courts will sit as scheduled on WednesdayCapital News
… It urged the Law Society to pursue its concerns through ongoing institutional dialogue, pointing to a consultative meeting bringing together the Judicial Service Commission, the LSK Council and representatives of the Senior Counsel Bar scheduled for July 31. …
Ahmednasir claims judges sit just 54 days a year as Judiciary faces fresh scrutinyCitizen Digital
… SC Philip Murgor, Chairperson of the Senior Counsel Bar, added: “The events of 2007/08 post-election violence are still fresh in our minds, simply because the IEBC Chairperson then stated that he didn’t know who won the election. …
DCJ Mwilu warns IEBC against bias ahead of 2027 General ElectionCapital News
… Meanwhile, Senior Counsel bar raised concern over what it termed ‘incommunicado detention’ and the threatened deportation, calling for immediate cessation of the process and unimpeded access to Karua by her lawyers, family, and the Kenyan diplomatic mission.
Uganda Army Chief Muhoozi Claims Responsibility in Karua’s DeportationCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 — The Senior Counsel Bar (SCB) has demanded the immediate release of lawyer Martha Karua, following her reported detention by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport and alleged denial of access to legal counsel, family, and consular support. …
SC Bar demands Karua’s release urges MFA intervention over consular access concernsThe Law Society of Kenya has renewed its call for advocates to boycott selected courts and judicial officers, citing unfulfilled commitments from the Judicial Service Commission on judicial accountability. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the targeted boycott remains in force and members should refrain from appearing before judges and officers identified by the society.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has renewed its call for advocates to boycott selected courts and judicial officers, citing unfulfilled commitments from the Judicial Service Commission on judicial accountability. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the targeted boycott remains in force and members should refrain from appearing before judges and officers identified by the society.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya's planned nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday, stating that all courts will remain open and continue hearing cases as scheduled. The Judiciary said the boycott would primarily harm litigants and urged advocates to resolve grievances through dialogue.
20 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 →
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against bias and lack of professionalism in the build-up to the 2027 General Election, saying the credibility of the election relies on the conduct of the electoral body. IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable electoral process before, during, and after the 2027 polls.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba claimed he personally ordered the deportation of Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua, distancing his father President Yoweri Museveni from the decision. Karua was travelling to Uganda to attend court proceedings related to opposition leader Kizza Besigye, where she serves on his legal team, but was detained and deported upon arrival.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Senior Counsel Bar has demanded the immediate release of lawyer Martha Karua, who was reportedly detained by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport and denied access to legal counsel, family, and consular support. Karua had travelled to Uganda to attend court proceedings involving Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →