Faith Odhiambo Stories

LSK rejects Passaris’ protest Bill, warns MPs against curtailing freedoms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised the proposals introduced by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, calling them short-sighted and desig...

IEBC must rein in early campaigns to avoid heightened political tensions -LSK
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the Commission must act swiftly to reassert its authority and uphold neutrality by stopping premature campaigns from...

LSK President Faith Odhiambo tears into Murkomen for misusing terror charges to silence dissent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

Last week, Murkomen accused the LSK of “siding with suspected criminals” and undermining efforts to curb protest-related violence, but Odhiambo respon...

LSK faults IPOA over inaction, urges tougher oversight, compensation for police brutality victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised IPOA for lacking transparency and only acting when pressured, saying it has become part of a justice system th...

LSK slams police for selectively disrupting opposition events, cites breach of rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the police are now openly deciding who can assemble and who cannot, an act she termed a blatant violation of Article...

Fresh twist in Ndiangui Kinyagia's abduction case after LSK files to withdraw representation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 24, 2025

Last week, LSK, represented by President Faith Odhiambo, asked the court to allow cross-examination of Ndiang'ui, his cousin Lilian Wanjiku Gitonga, a...

LSK urges Parliament to revive dormant right to recall non-performing MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said it was unfortunate that the legislative gaps created by a 2017 court ruling have never been addressed, leaving the r...

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen slams LSK for 'backing violent protest suspects over victims'
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen defended the government’s decision to press terrorism charges against individuals accused of orchestrating violence, an...

DPP slammed by legal experts for 'weaponising' terrorism charges against peaceful protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused the government of using the justice system as a political weapon.

LSK urges group movement to curb protest disappearances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

LSK advised protestors to be aware of who is being arrested and to record full names and the exact time and place individuals are picked up.

LSK vows legal action over alleged plot to deploy armed gangs ahead during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

LSK particularly condemned Tiaty MP William Kamket over a viral video in which he appears to threaten to mobilise armed bandits to confront demonstrat...

Blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia goes missing after alleged DCI raid at his house
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The family claim DCI officers broke into Kinyagia’s house in Kinoo, Nairobi, on Sunday after a lengthy standoff with the caretaker.

LSK demands full disclosure of name, service number of officer who shot protester
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised the police for issuing what she termed a vague and inadequate statement, warning that impunity within the serv...

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...

President Ruto appoints selection panel to lead search for next Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The move comes nearly three months after the death of the Commission’s former Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who died in January after a short...

LSK to launch probe into judicial corruption, incompetence in January
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

As part of its commitment to restoring the judiciary’s credibility, the LSK announced the establishment of a committee to collect complaints against j...

Why LSK President Faith Odhiambo won Jurist of the Year award
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 12, 2024

Her courage during the protest period saw her call out the police for their acts of brutality that human reports attribute to the loss of over 60 yout...

LSK threatens to ban Ugandan lawyers after Karua was denied practising certificate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the Uganda Law Council’s move to deny Karua a temporary permit to represent opposition leader Dr Kiiza Besigye...

LSK now wants President Ruto to reveal costs of cancelled Adani Deals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

In a statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo welcomed the President's directive but stressed the need for accountability.

Judges and magistrates association downplays LSK accusations of corruption
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 22, 2024

On Wednesday, the LSK claimed there is widespread corruption in the Judiciary and state capture by the executive.

LSK's Faith Odhiambo slams CJ Koome over failure to tackle corruption in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The LSK statement highlighted that surveys and persistent complaints from members pointed to a judiciary that appeared complacent and unable to defend...

Chief Justice Koome inaugurates Dagoretti Law Courts to address Nairobi case backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The Dagoretti Law Courts will house a Magistrates' Court, a Small Claims Court, and a Gender Justice Court dedicated to handling cases of sexual and g...

High court gives IG last chance to explain whereabouts of three abducted Kenyans
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 03, 2024

The three are Bob Micheni Njagi, Jamil Longton and Aslam Longton suspected to have been abducted by security agents on August 19, 2024, for perception...

LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

LSK has also faulted the police whom they claim allowed the perpetrators of goonism and violence to reign fear and terror among innocent Kenyans.

Gen Z protests help bring forth Faith Odhiambo’s resolve for bolder LSK
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 14, 2024

Her zeal in defending the rights of Kenyans was quickly noticed, with many praising her unrelenting determination.

Court declines to quash gazette notice establishing presidential task-force on health
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2024

They wanted the high court to issue orders prohibiting any person from convening, aiding, attending, reporting to, receiving reports from, paying or f...

Kindiki: Police officers involved in alleged abductions to be prosecuted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2024

Kindiki reiterated the government's duty to respect and protect the constitutional rights of all citizens.

LSK president declines Ruto appointment to task force auditing public debt
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 06, 2024

The lawyer's lobby declined the appointment noting that auditing public debt is a role designated by the constitution to the office of Auditor General...

Isiolo residents react to Ruto’s latest austerity measures
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 05, 2024

"Despite all this, as a nation, we are finally having the right conversation, not about our tribes, personalities, or political formations, but rather...

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