Law Society of Kenya Stories
Koome said the courts' authority has come under pressure from politicians and critics who undermine judges whose decisions do not favour them. She lik...
LSK and Senior Counsel Bar stressed that the current conferment process ensures that only advocates who meet “the highest standard of distinction” are...
CJ Koome defended the Judiciary’s role, saying anticipatory bail is meant to protect individuals from unlawful arrest or detention before charges are...
LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised the proposals introduced by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, calling them short-sighted and desig...
LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the Commission must act swiftly to reassert its authority and uphold neutrality by stopping premature campaigns from...
Last week, Murkomen accused the LSK of “siding with suspected criminals” and undermining efforts to curb protest-related violence, but Odhiambo respon...
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 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...
The photojournalist, a protected witness, shared a video clip allegedly identifying Murangiri as the shooter and submitted five photographs said to ha...
The appeal was filed by Eunice Nganga, who challenged the constitutionality of the requirement, claiming it violated Article 36 of the Constitution, w...
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 defended the government’s decision to press terrorism charges against individuals accused of orchestrating violence, an...
The society urged the public to verify the authenticity of any fundraising initiative before making contributions, warning of opportunists taking adva...
MPs sitting in the Public Investment Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) challenged the Authority’s action, warnin...
The harrowing incident occurred on Sunday afternoon ahead of the Saba Saba demonstrations slated for Monday, July 7.
According to LSK and PRWG, nearly 100 individuals, including mothers and children of victims of extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances and j...
Speaking to journalists at the Garissa Police Station where the suspects are being held, Mbugu confirmed that the operation aimed to enforce legal sta...
CA boss Mugonyi accused broadcasters of failing to activate profanity delay mechanisms, which led to the live airing of unfiltered, graphic and inflam...
LSK warned that any police officer who acts on the shoot-to-kill order allegedly alluded to by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen would be held personally...
According to LSK, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in 23 counties to demand justice and government accountability, exercising their rights to...
In his ruling, Justice Chacha Mwita stated that the orders will remain in effect pending the hearing and determination of the application and petition...
LSK wants the court to issue an order of habeas corpus, directing the government, including top government officials and law enforcement agencies, to...
LSK particularly condemned Tiaty MP William Kamket over a viral video in which he appears to threaten to mobilise armed bandits to confront demonstrat...
Another contested aspect is clause 50b, which proposes extending the timeline for processing tax overpayment claims, from 90 to 120 days for initial c...
Khelef wants to establish whether the requisite public participation was conducted in line with the inclusivity, good governance, integrity, transpare...
The tribunal had found Havi guilty of professional misconduct after he allegedly published defamatory remarks directed at fellow lawyer Allen Gichuhi.
At the centre of the storm is the Advocates Training Programme (ATP), the final step required to qualify as a lawyer in Kenya.
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.
In a statement, the LSK outlined a series of urgent initiatives it believes must be undertaken to prevent further human rights violations and restore...
This comes after the foundation announced it had mutually agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to terminate the agreement.
