Law Society of Kenya Stories

Law students caught in crossfire of policy conflicts, budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

At the centre of the storm is the Advocates Training Programme (ATP), the final step required to qualify as a lawyer in Kenya.

How climate change fuels rise in gender-based violence in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  May 15, 2025

The civil society group also blamed the region's nomadic herding practices for escalating sexual abuse among young girls who should otherwise be in sc...

Amnesty urges action as report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 12, 2025

Recruitment agencies commonly mislead them about the nature of the jobs, only for them to arrive in Saudi Arabia to a far grimmer reality.

Power struggle rocks MCSK as rival factions clash over CEO Ezekiel Mutua’s ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Signed by MCSK National Chairman Ephantus Wahome Kamau, the rebuttal stated that Mutua remained the legitimate CEO, and dismissed the earlier claim as...

Over 343,000 trained teachers remain jobless despite TSC registration
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

CS Ogamba said the crisis stems from limited budgetary allocations and uneven teacher distribution across counties.

Nairobi leads in teen pregnancies as cases drop nationally to 241,228 in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

Older teens aged 15 to 19 registered 231,102 cases, showing a 4.3 per cent decline. These figures offer hope that ongoing efforts to address teenage p...

A legacy of leadership: Prof Kivutha Kibwana’s journey of service and dedication
Amina Wako  |  May 06, 2025

Prof Kibwana champions what he calls "productive politics", the kind that focuses on national security, youth empowerment, and genuine service to the...

TSC declares over 2,000 teaching posts vacant in bid to fill staffing gaps
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Out of the 2,014 vacancies,1,309 positions allocated for primary schools, 32 for junior schools and 673 for senior secondary schools.

MPs demand explanation from TSC over failure to employ teachers aged over 45
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

MPs condemned the commission’s continued disregard of the 2019 Employment and Labour Relations Court ruling, which found the age restriction discrimin...

TSC urged to stop relying solely on KCSE grades in hiring teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

KNUT insists many qualified individuals are being unfairly locked out of the teaching profession despite having attained higher academic qualification...

Tanzania bans use of foreign currencies for local transactions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

In addition to the general ban on foreign currency transactions, the regulations also place restrictions on contracts that were signed in foreign curr...

LSK warns IPOA of legal consequences over delayed police brutality investigations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 30, 2025

This follows the release of BBC documentary as well as the recent tragic event in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris where five people were shot dead.

Cabinet secretaries make new appointments to key state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

The appointments, announced through a gazette notice dated April 25, 2025, are set to shape the operations of the affected institutions for the next f...

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.

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