Law Society of Kenya Stories

LSK calls for urgent action amid allegations of organ trafficking in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 24, 2025

In a statement, the LSK outlined a series of urgent initiatives it believes must be undertaken to prevent further human rights violations and restore...

National schools to offer all three CBC career pathways starting 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

The CS also announced that the current categorisation of schools into national, extra-county, county, or sub-county will be abolished starting next ye...

Nairobi property developers call for unity during AGM, decry intimidation in Parklands
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 19, 2025

Developers allege that the Parklands Residents Association is intent on preventing other Kenyans from acquiring and developing property in the area.

New Bill seeks to reduce road agency heads' term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recommends reducing the term of directors general at the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha), Kenya Rura...

CS Oparanya appoints team to review SACCO Societies Act, appoints new KUSCCO Board
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oparanya said the experts would be responsible for reviewing the legislation and proposing amendments to enhance t...

TSC says it needs Sh3 billion to promote over 178,000 stagnated teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia attributed the prolonged stagnation to years of underfunding, which she said had crippled the implementatio...

Civil society issues harsh mid-term review on Ruto, citing repression and democratic backslide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The coalition condemned the government’s approach to housing, accusing it of demolishing homes without compensation under the affordable housing plan....

TSC warns of worsening teacher shortage ahead of senior secondary school rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to TSC CEO Nancy Macharia, the situation is exacerbated by budget constraints that could impede the recruitment and promotion of teachers, f...

High Court gives state 21 days to prove withdrawal of Gates Foundation’s diplomatic immunity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

This comes after the foundation announced it had mutually agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to terminate the agreement.

TVET institutions to certify trainees with short-term, skill-based courses from May
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

From next month, TVET institutions will move away from traditional theory-based learning, adopting a more practical, competency-based approach.

Kenyan palaeontologist Fredrick Manthi elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 06, 2025

Over the years, he has led fossil excavations across the Turkana Basin, uncovering critical evidence dating back over 4 million years, contributing to...

Renowned human rights lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee dies
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 05, 2025

LSK Chair Faith Odhiambo eulogised Nowrojee as a man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedicat...

Outrage as Police IG Kanja speaks at Ruto's political rally, LSK terms it unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The controversy arose after Kanja, dressed in official police regalia, was seen addressing a crowd during a political rally led by President William R...

KNEC releases 2023 TVET examination certificates for collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

KNEC advised that any queries regarding the certificates must be submitted in writing through the heads of institutions.

Agencies of shame: How state departments spent Sh14 billion with no tangible results
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Nyakang’o has now called for stricter budget monitoring and adherence to results-based allocation of resources to enhance service delivery.

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in time of human migration
The Conversation  |  Mar 15, 2025

It is especially rewarding to see the genetic evidence aligning with the archaeological record.

Treasury on spot over Sh5bn disbursed to ministries for non-urgent expenses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2025

The audit report shows that in total, the statement of receipts and payments reflected Sh6.53 billion in advances to various Ministries, Departments,...

Havi challenges High Court’s jurisdiction in CJ Martha Koome case against JSC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.

Ghost shareholding, fake loans used to steal Sh82.3 million from Energy Sacco - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

The fraud, which occurred between January 2016 and June 2021, was uncovered by Reuben Gitahi & Associates Forensic Services, a firm hired by Energy Sa...

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