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The Society described these acts as part of a disturbing pattern of abuse by members of the National Police Service (NPS), warning that such conduct u...
Cases of advocate impersonation have been on the rise across the country. The latest incident occurred at the Kisii Law Courts on Thursday during a pl...
The Tribunal had, in March 2025, directed KSL to admit Ndung'u after allowing his appeal against the school's earlier refusal to enrol him.
It is at this facility that the UK army trains its infantry units for overseas deployments, using Kenya's terrain to simulate operations in harsh and...
Amnesty International Kenya, the LSK and Vocal Africa are now rallying global support through an online campaign urging citizens worldwide to write to...
To qualify, an advocate must have practised law in Kenya for at least 15 years, demonstrated exemplary professional conduct, and contributed significa...
In a statement issued on Monday, Odhiambo said she had formally and immediately tendered her resignation to the Head of Public Service.
Abel Mogaka is accused of fatally stabbing Calvin Ngaira on the neck with a broken beer bottle during a party at the Annex area of Eldoret in February...
LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the society has appointed an advocate to act on behalf of the family and closely monitor the investigation to hold t...
LSK has urged the public to report any officers acting in violation of the ruling, saying it is prepared to take legal action against those found culp...
Ndiangui Kanyagia's mother, who initially sought help from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), testified that the activist appeared physically tortured wh...
The Council of Governors (CoG) expressed support, particularly for the requirement that all legislation must pass both Houses before presidential asse...
Odhiambo said a formal petition had been presented to authorities, seeking to compel the state to fulfill its constitutional mandate to protect life a...
In separate statements on Thursday, Odhiambo and Houghton said the move was in accordance with the court orders.
LSK said the peaceful procession would begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Milimani Law Courts, proceed along Kenyatta Avenue, and end at Vigilance House, where...
LSK also wants a declaration that citizens are constitutionally bound to share information about the integrity of those seeking elective posts before...
His death marks not just the loss of a lawyer but of an intellectual force whose contributions to Kenya's legal and governance landscape were vast.
If enacted, the changes would empower the Senate, elevating it to a status on par with the National Assembly, similar to the US Senate model.
Mbobu was shot dead on the evening of September 9, 2025, in a drive-by attack in Karen, Nairobi and the assailant fled the scene on a motorcycle.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo echoed the call for accountability, saying that cases involving police officers and those in authority should be expedite...
In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Magare Dennis Kizito Ngwono suspended both the panel’s mandate and the implementation of the presidential pro...
The Council said the unwarranted criticism directed at Odhiambo and other Kenyans who accepted positions on the Presidential Panel of Experts on Compe...
Several advocates have declared that her position is unconstitutional, compromises the society’s role as an independent watchdog, and exposes her to a...
Hussein revealed that he was contacted to be part of the team that will oversee the compensation of the victims of protests, but he declined because h...
Odhiambo recounted her encounters with families of victims still waiting for justice, including baby Pendo, killed during a midnight police operation...
The school reiterated the timeline for applicants: “Advocates Training Programme (ATP) – 2026/2027 Academic Year - Applications are open for the ATP b...
The move comes as President William Ruto establishes the 15-member panel to operationalise a Presidential Proclamation aimed at creating a structured...
The 15-member panel will be chaired by his constitutional advisor, Prof Makau Mutua, with Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo serving as vic...
Havi lodged the petition seeking Justice Mabeya’s removal following the judge’s verdict against his client, Riyadha, in a land lease dispute.
Koome said the courts' authority has come under pressure from politicians and critics who undermine judges whose decisions do not favour them. She lik...
