Law Society of Kenya Stories

LSK launches probe into death of Simon Warui in Mombasa police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the society has appointed an advocate to act on behalf of the family and closely monitor the investigation to hold t...

Kenya Kwanza under fire: Civil groups decry killings, graft and constitutional violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

They criticised Parliament for passing punitive laws, such as the Affordable Housing Levy and retrogressive Finance Bills, and warned that efforts to...

LSK faults CS Murkomen over defiance of High Court ruling on masked police officers during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

LSK has urged the public to report any officers acting in violation of the ruling, saying it is prepared to take legal action against those found culp...

Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia explains disappearance, requests case closure
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Ndiangui Kanyagia's mother, who initially sought help from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), testified that the activist appeared physically tortured wh...

Saccos outpace banks with affordable loans, but face liquidity challenges - Sasra
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya raised the base lending rate to 13 per cent in February 2024 and maintained it until August, driving some commercial lenders...

TSC unveils new policy for teacher transfers, aims to increase fairness and transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

The new policy will now be based on factors such as available vacancies, equitable staffing, and verified medical grounds.

Kenya Red Cross Garissa Aqua Rescue Team trains to boost readiness for River Tana floods
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 14, 2025

Garissa Branch Coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the team had serviced their boat engine and refreshed their rescue skills to ensure effective emergency r...

Uganda Law Society condemns killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, says East Africa’s rule of law under siege
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 12, 2025

In a statement released on Thursday, ULS President Isaac K. Ssemakadde said Mbobu’s death was “not merely a loss to the legal fraternity but a grievou...

Lawyers petition state over killing of advocate Kyalo Mbobu
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 12, 2025

Odhiambo said a formal petition had been presented to authorities, seeking to compel the state to fulfill its constitutional mandate to protect life a...

Defending justice: LSK to lead nationwide protest to honour slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

LSK said the peaceful procession would begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Milimani Law Courts, proceed along Kenyatta Avenue, and end at Vigilance House, where...

LSK sues IEBC, EACC for failure to enforce MPs’ ethics code
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

LSK also wants a declaration that citizens are constitutionally bound to share information about the integrity of those seeking elective posts before...

LSK condemns killing of advocate Kyalo Mbobu in Nairobi, calls for immediate probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Mbobu was shot dead on the evening of September 9, 2025, in a drive-by attack in Karen, Nairobi and the assailant fled the scene on a motorcycle.

IGAD launches new guide to boost media and civil society efforts in combating extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on...

Technical University of Mombasa opens first School of Medicine in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

Vice Chancellor Prof. Laila Abubakar revealed that the Government of Kenya allocated Sh266 million for the construction of the facility and a further...

Stakeholders decry gaps in cancer care under Social Health Insurance
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 06, 2025

Despite the SHA Act’s promise to guarantee affordable healthcare for all, especially those grappling with chronic and critical illnesses like cancer,...

Garissa college leads fight against human trafficking with career outreach in County High School
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 06, 2025

The initiative, led by NEP’s students, staff, and management, seeks to steer Garissa’s youth away from exploitation and towards careers in healthcare,...

Mombasa County wins top real estate stand at agricultural show
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Governor Abdulswammad Nassir also commended the team behind the achievement, calling it a testament to the dedication of county staff.

Mombasa ASK show organisers hike ticket prices ahead of annual event
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2025

The exhibition, which runs from Wednesday, September 3, to Sunday, September 7, is themed 'Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiative fo...

TSC under fire for 'discriminatory' hiring of teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Teachers argue that the policy is discriminatory and undermines the principle of equal opportunity in hiring.

Kakamega, Bungoma get highest share of TSC internship vacancies, as Isiolo, Lamu receive least slots
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

National Secretary of the Kenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association, Ndung’u Wangenye, protested the allocations, calling for affi...

LSK demands urgent probe into abductions of lawyers, warns of persecution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said lawyers pursuing matters of public interest had increasingly become the greatest targets in what she described as po...

KMPDC shuts down 158 health facilities, downgrades 25 over failure to meet medical standards
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

The Council said the move follows an inspection of 288 facilities, which also led to the downgrading of 25 and retention of 105 at their current opera...

Halal business forum in Nairobi sets roadmap for expanding trade in East Africa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The forum, held under the theme “Halal Science, Innovation and Industry”, aimed to provide knowledge, foster innovation, and expand trade opportunitie...

Auditor General flags Sh1.3 billion in unsupported CDF spending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

In her report, Gathungu said the expenditure lacked supporting documents and schedules, raising concerns about accountability in the use of public fun...

Over 9,000 new pest species threaten Uganda’s food security, study warns
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 25, 2025

According to researchers, the invasive species could quietly establish themselves, spread unchecked and devastate crops before authorities are able to...

DR Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Joseph Kabila
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The charges also relate to alleged crimes against humanity, including massacres of civilians in eastern Congo.

TSC unveils teacher promotion guidelines prioritising seniority, experience
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

According to the guidelines, teachers aged 57 years and above stand to gain the most, with the scoring system heavily rewarding length of service and...

Grassroots football in Kwale helps girls tackle teenage pregnancies and child marriages
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

Football is becoming a tool of empowerment, giving girls in Kwale County not only the chance to play but also to lead, learn and dream beyond societal...

Wildlife at risk: TikTok sellers caught peddling endangered species in West Africa
The Conversation  |  Aug 20, 2025

If left unchecked, online wildlife sales risk accelerating species declines, increasing the spread of zoonotic disease, and ultimately harming communi...

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