By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed concern after Senior Counsel Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda. Karua was travelling to observe the arraignment of Hon. Erias Lukwago, an advocate recently arrested and detained in connection with proceedings involving Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale. In a statement, the […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has warned employers and state agencies to immediately stop making enhanced National Social Security Fund (NSSF) deductions. LSK argues that the legal framework underpinning the deductions currently stands invalid following a recent Court of Appeal ruling. In a statement, LSK President Charles Kanjama said the Employment […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Law Society of Kenya has called for a full investigation into the death of 24-year-old Brian Njung’e, a student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, who died while in detention at Kiambu Police Station under circumstances described as “deeply suspicious.” In a statement issued on Saturday, LSK President Charles Kanjama said the State […]

By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) recently filed a constitutional petition at the High Court in Nyamira, challenging the recent fuel price increases that have sparked nationwide outrage. The prices were announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on May 15, and the Society has termed the hike unlawful, opaque, […]

By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya has announced plans to take legal action against the latest fuel price increase by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The Society warned that the move has plunged the country deeper into economic distress and triggered widespread public unrest. In a statement, LSK President Charles Kanjama said […]

By Monica Nashon Former Chief Justice David Maraga has challenged lawyers and leaders across the country to uphold integrity and honesty, warning that corruption and poor leadership continue to undermine Kenya’s progress. Maraga spoke during a prayer breakfast organised by advocates from the South West Nyanza region, where he emphasized the critical role legal practitioners […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Law Society of Kenya has moved to the Supreme Court to challenge controversial surveillance provisions contained in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. LSH argues that the laws threaten Kenyans’ constitutional rights to privacy and freedom of expression. According to former LSK President Faith Odhiambo, the petition seeks to scrutinise provisions […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized recent remarks attributed to Suluhu Hassan, warning that any coordinated regional effort to suppress youth-led civic expression would undermine constitutional freedoms and democratic gains across East Africa. In a statement, LSK President Charles Kanjama said such sentiments raise “grave constitutional and rule of law […]

By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya has called for urgent investigations into the death of advocate Tom Ouya Imbukwa following a reported assault. In a statement dated April 23, LSK said it was “profoundly grieved and concerned” by Imbukwa’s death after he succumbed to injuries sustained in what it described as a brutal […]

By Rosemary Mong’ina Branch elections for the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) South West branch kicked off Friday morning, drawing significant participation from advocates seeking to shape the society’s leadership and governance. Voting is underway across key stations in Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay and Kilgoris law courts, where members are electing officials to positions […]