Law Society of Kenya Stories

LSK condemns violence in by-elections, warns of gaps ahead of 2027 polls
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch inve...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

Kabogo threatens to deny adverts to media houses that continuously hit the government
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2025

He further revealed plans to split public and commercial broadcasting, so that public broadcasting is financed by the Treasury as 'the rest finances i...

Kenya Sevens unveil star squad as Nairobi prepares to host opening leg of HSBC SVNS 2
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 28, 2025

Nairobi will stage the first stop of the SVNS 2 circuit on February 14–15, a landmark achievement for the country as it steps back onto the world rugb...

SMEs sound alarm over rising failure rates amid investment gaps
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 28, 2025

Entrepreneurs lament that despite their critical role in job creation and local value chains, they still struggle to attract meaningful financing or f...

Inside the rise of news influencers transforming media in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

How this creator space evolves will depend on how platforms promote useful content, whether sustainable business models emerge, and whether audiences...

IGAD ministers renew regional pact on refugees as Kenya demands fair burden‑sharing
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 27, 2025

The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unpreceden...

High Court nullifies Communications Authority's broadcast ban on June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Human rights groups had criticised the ban, arguing it was intended to conceal state abuses and instances of police brutality.

DCI boss Mohamed Amin elected INTERPOL delegate for Africa at General Assembly
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Mohamed will be tasked with joining the Executive Committee in providing strategic guidance, overseeing the implementation of General Assembly decisio...

Nairobi to host EU-backed regional Maritime Security Week
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 27, 2025

The event, dubbed "EU Regional Maritime Security Week", will feature discussions on maritime threats such as piracy, illicit trafficking, and unsafe n...

SHA transition sparks tension as teachers cite lack of consultation, legal violations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Teachers’ unions, which earlier indicated openness to the change, now say they have stepped back after receiving widespread concerns from their member...

MPs outline conditions to be met before forests can be degazetted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.

Africa’s agricultural exports are losing ground: Four key interventions that could lift sector again
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

Africa’s agribusiness sector embodies the continent’s untapped potential for structural transformation.

Digital experts sound alarm as tech-facilitated GBV continues to target Kenyan women
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

While data on women human rights defenders is limited, there is significant evidence that they face similar levels of threat, with attackers including...

Clinical officers stage protest over delayed reforms, unpaid dues in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the regi...

Oxfam report: 125 Kenyans hold more wealth than 42.6 million citizens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

Nearly half of Kenya’s population survives on less than Sh130 a day, with the number of people living in extreme poverty rising to seven million since...

Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide...

Kenya wants China to remove tariffs on coffee, tea, avocados as trade imbalance persists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

During the discussions, he highlighted that China currently imposes steep tariffs on Kenyan produce, including 8 per cent on non-roasted coffee, 20 pe...

Women MPs call for abolition of death penalty for female offenders, citing gender inequities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to conside...

KRA sets December 31 deadline for fuel stations to adopt eTIMS invoicing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The system, which went live for fuel retailers earlier this year, connects every sale to KRA in real time, ensuring both compliance and accurate tax c...

Two new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya, including patient who recently returned from South Sudan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Homa Bay patient, a 44-year-old man from Koduogo, Ndhiwa sub-county, developed symptoms while supervising KCSE exams.

World Bank sounds alarm as Kenya’s labour market weakens, wages fall and informal jobs surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 25, 2025

In its latest November economic update, the World Bank notes that despite a rapidly growing working-age population, formal employment growth has stagn...

High Court upholds ruling against KDF for HIV discrimination in recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counsell...

Kenya unveils advanced bronchoscopy programme at KNH to strengthen respiratory care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 25, 2025

Speaking at the launch, PS Ouma Oluga stressed that the programme focuses on practical learning and mentorship for doctors, nurses, and technologists.

Kenya battles Nigeria, South Africa to keep IMO seat as Africa’s voice in global shipping
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

The election will take place on Friday during the 34th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London, where member states will select the 40 Council m...

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

How one teen mom defied stigma, rebuilt her future and became a role model for others
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can...

Kenya, Malaysia sign landmark deals to boost trade, tourism and technology cooperation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Among the measures agreed upon are the elimination of tariffs on Kenyan agricultural produce and beef, a move aimed at boosting the country’s exports...

Nairobi firm, directors found liable for trafficking Kenyan student to Myanmar
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Nyakong'o, who had deferred his studies at Kisii University, told the court he was lured by a promise of a lucrative customer care job in Bangkok, Tha...

Kenya Power rolls out digital meter reading system to boost billing accuracy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology will allow meter readings to be captured automatically, cutting down on human error and speeding up...

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