The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed its intention to potentially halt the admission of Ugandan lawyers into Kenyan practice following the Uganda Law Council’s refusal to grant a temporary practising licence to Senior Counsel Martha Karua. Karua sought this permission to defend opposition figures Kizza Bisigye and Obeid Lutale in Kampala’s general court […]
In the heart of Kenya’s political storm, Faith Odhiambo has emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience for the rule of law and human rights. As protests against President William Ruto’s punitive tax bill escalate, Odhiambo, the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), stands firm, advocating fiercely for the rights of protestors […]
A section of Kenyans have turned their backs on Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and accused him of being intolerant towards fair criticism after suing Human Rights activist Jerotich Seii for alleged defamation. Coming hot on their heels, the Nairobi boss is being criticized for not having a hard shell to deal with criticism from his […]
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi is locked in a viscous court battle with a client over legal fee that is claimed to have been bloated. The client is accusing Havi of going against their initial agreement while the lawyer is hanging on a legal loophole to legitimize his claim. Communications Authority of […]
For three years after the completion of the new Mombasa Law Courts Buildings, the four-storey building remains unoccupied over structural defects. Lawyers and stakeholders in the justice sector have raised concerns over the state of the building, which apart from developing cracks on the walls, has parts of its ceiling falling off, paint peeling and […]
The appointment of Ex- Law Society of Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mercy Wambua to the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has left many with questions with the swiftness that it occurred. Wambua reportedly took the oath of office as CEO/secretary in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome on Thursday afternoon, March […]
The Law Society of Kenya that has been marred by leadership wrangles has finally moved to put its house in order. Following the exit of Nelson Havi as President and two chairpersons serving in the Caucus, the association has made changes in efforts to comply with a court order that issued several directives to ensure […]
The Law Society of Kenya has accused the Directorate of Criminal Investigations of interfering with the functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions. In a hard hitting statement, LSK says wrangles between the two entities on the trial of suspected murders of the late businessman Tob Cohen are likely to derail the case and pursuit […]
