By Ongaga Ongaga The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has vowed to defend the country’s constitutional order, warning of rising threats from judicial corruption, political violence, and weakening institutions. In its inaugural statement for the 2026–2028 Council, led by President Charles Kanjama, the society said it assumes office “at a moment of acute constitutional stress,” […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Amnesty International (AI) Kenya have praised security agencies for the swift rescue of Tanzanian human rights defender Mshabaha Mshabaha Hamza. The two organisations also welcomed the arrest of three suspects linked to what they described as a violent, premeditated abduction and attempted forceful rendition to […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has ushered in its 52nd President, Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama, following a spirited election that drew 8,600 advocates to the ballot. Peter Wanyama, who was one of Kanjama’s challengers, observed that there might have been voter apathy as many eligible members did not participate in the […]

By KPC Reporter Faith Odhiambo, Vice Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests, has resigned from her role. Odhiambo, who is also the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President cited deep concerns about the panel’s mandate and its implications for Kenya’s legal and institutional frameworks. Her resignation, […]

By KPC Reporter Three human rights organizations—The Law Society of Kenya, Vocal Africa, and Amnesty International Kenya—have called for urgent action and transparency following the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Kampala, Uganda. In a media advisory issued ahead of a scheduled press briefing on Monday, the groups revealed that Bob Njagi, Chair of […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized remarks made by Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, regarding the enforcement of court orders. In a statement issued on September 15, 2025, LSK said Mr. Murkomen’s comments, made during a Citizen TV interview, amounted to elevating the Executive above […]

By Dories Kwamboka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) have condemned the government’s use of anti-terrorism laws to prosecute peaceful demonstrators. The two entities said the move was a dangerous erosion of civil liberties. The criticism comes amid ongoing nationwide protests led by youth and civil society groups demanding […]

By Dories Kwamboka Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has called on Kenyans to turn to prayer during these turbulent times, as mass protests continue across the country. Speaking at a public forum in Nairobi, Oduor appealed to citizens to pray for both the nation and its leaders, that they may govern with justice, wisdom, and compassion. […]

By Nyakundi Bw’Otwere The Judiciary has officially called for investigations into Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi over his continued public attacks targeting judges of the Supreme Court On Tuesday, Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo confirmed that a formal request had been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to initiate investigations into Abdullahi’s conduct. The move […]