LSK Stories

Tributes pour in as Kenya mourns renowned family lawyer Judy Thongori
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 15, 2025

She will be remembered for successfully suing the government for not delivering 30 per cent representation for women.

Kenya’s legal community mourns death of family law pioneer Judy Thongori
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Thongori, who had recently fallen ill, was flown to India for treatment, where she passed away due to complications.

Lawyer Nelson Havi demands CJ Koome resign in two days over claims of rot in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Koome has continuously distanced herself from the allegations of corruption and incompetence within the Judiciary.

High Court orders Police IG Kanja to produce abducted youth by 11 am on Tuesday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

In his ruling, Justice Mwamuyé issued a Habeas Corpus order requiring the respondents to produce the six individuals in court at Milimani High Court o...

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...

PLO Lumumba seeks meeting with CJ Koome over alleged graft in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Lumumba referenced claims by lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who alleged that some judicial officers demand financial or other inducements to render favo...

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...

Kenya's Adani deals face legal hurdle over constitutionality claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

Katiba Institute claims that sections of the Public-Private Partnerships Act allow critical projects to be approved without parliamentary scrutiny,

Court to hear case against JKIA-Adani lease deal in December
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2024

The panel, consisting of Justices Jairus Ngaah, Moses Ado, and Lucy Njuguna, will review an application from the Kenyan government that seeks to overt...

High Court refers Adani’s JKIA takeover case to Chief Justice Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

As the case moves forward, the establishment of a bench by Chief Justice Koome will be crucial in addressing pressing legal and ethical concerns.

LSK demands justice for abducted Wajir MCA found dead in Lake Yahud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

Ahmed's mutilated body was discovered on Monday in Lake Yahud after being missing for over a month, raising concerns about rising extrajudicial killin...

Court to rule on whether three or five judges will hear petition on Adani-JKIA lease deal
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 08, 2024

The judge agreed with KAWU that the matter of certifying the case for referral to CJ Martha Koome for the setting up of the panel should be determined...

Trial of 12 police commanders in Kisumu post-election violence delayed again
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 03, 2024

The suspects will be bearing consequences for failing to exercise command responsibility to prevent their juniors from committing atrocities on civili...

LSK warns against MPs' growing urge for constitutional amendments after protests
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2024

They include the proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024 that seeks to tighten the laws around the right to assembly.

Activist Bob Njagi recalls abduction, threats and survival in detention
John Mbati  |  Sep 23, 2024

While in custody, Njagi was reportedly held at a secret detention centre under dire conditions.

High court halts mandatory registration of students into SHIF
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2024

LSK told the court that the directive issued by the Ministries of Education and Health, and the Attorney General was unlawful.

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