Law Society of Kenya Stories
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.
LSK Chair Faith Odhiambo eulogised Nowrojee as a man of irrefutable poise and honourable character, whose life exemplified duty to service and dedicat...
The controversy arose after Kanja, dressed in official police regalia, was seen addressing a crowd during a political rally led by President William R...
The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.
The society claims it sought evidence of public participation, including media advertisements, written memoranda, and attendance records of public hea...
Thongori, who had recently fallen ill, was flown to India for treatment, where she passed away due to complications.
Koome has continuously distanced herself from the allegations of corruption and incompetence within the Judiciary.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the Uganda Law Council’s move to deny Karua a temporary permit to represent opposition leader Dr Kiiza Besigye...
On Wednesday, the LSK claimed there is widespread corruption in the Judiciary and state capture by the executive.
The LSK statement highlighted that surveys and persistent complaints from members pointed to a judiciary that appeared complacent and unable to defend...
The parties involved will now coordinate with the President of the Court of Appeal to arrange for a five-judge bench.
Ahmed's mutilated body was discovered on Monday in Lake Yahud after being missing for over a month, raising concerns about rising extrajudicial killin...
The suspects will be bearing consequences for failing to exercise command responsibility to prevent their juniors from committing atrocities on civili...
They include the proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024 that seeks to tighten the laws around the right to assembly.
Acting Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said 174 people were arrested during Thursday's demonstrations.
Her zeal in defending the rights of Kenyans was quickly noticed, with many praising her unrelenting determination.
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...
The LSK has sued CS Aden Duale, the Defence Council, the KDF, the CDF, the Attorney General and the IG for "illegally" deploying the KDF soldiers to s...
Nearly 10 alleged cases of abduction had been reported by Monday, ahead of intensified demonstrations against the bill as the National Assembly prepar...
In addition to the county's plans for the creation, preservation, and promotion of non-commercialized open green spaces in at least every sub-county i...
