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LSK petitions High Court to compel police to produce abducted activist-lawyer Ndiangui Kinyangia
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 25, 2025

LSK wants the court to issue an order of habeas corpus, directing the government, including top government officials and law enforcement agencies, to...

LSK urges group movement to curb protest disappearances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

LSK advised protestors to be aware of who is being arrested and to record full names and the exact time and place individuals are picked up.

LSK vows legal action over alleged plot to deploy armed gangs ahead during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

LSK particularly condemned Tiaty MP William Kamket over a viral video in which he appears to threaten to mobilise armed bandits to confront demonstrat...

Blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia goes missing after alleged DCI raid at his house
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The family claim DCI officers broke into Kinyagia’s house in Kinoo, Nairobi, on Sunday after a lengthy standoff with the caretaker.

Police name, interdict two officers linked to hawker shooting during protest over Albert Ojwang's murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

In a statement on Wednesday, NPS named the officers as Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde (Service No. 119413) and Police Constable Duncan Kiprono...

16 injured during protest over Albert Ojwang's murder, seven admitted with serious trauma - KNH
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

KNH Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr William Sigilai said the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Centre received 16 patients as a result of Tuesday's...

LSK demands full disclosure of name, service number of officer who shot protester
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised the police for issuing what she termed a vague and inadequate statement, warning that impunity within the serv...

MUHURI demands answers on alleged transfer of public seal from Attorney General's office
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Khelef wants to establish whether the requisite public participation was conducted in line with the inclusivity, good governance, integrity, transpare...

Havi challenges advocates disciplinary tribunal’s verdict on his misconduct in High Court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 21, 2025

The tribunal had found Havi guilty of professional misconduct after he allegedly published defamatory remarks directed at fellow lawyer Allen Gichuhi.

Ex‑CJ Mutunga, Hussein Khalid and Hanifa detained at Tanzanian airport ahead of Lissu trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The three had travelled to Tanzania in solidarity with opposition CHADEMA party leader Tundu Lissu, ahead of his trial.

LSK warns IPOA of legal consequences over delayed police brutality investigations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 30, 2025

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.

LSK calls for urgent action amid allegations of organ trafficking in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 24, 2025

In a statement, the LSK outlined a series of urgent initiatives it believes must be undertaken to prevent further human rights violations and restore...

President Ruto appoints selection panel to lead search for next Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The move comes nearly three months after the death of the Commission’s former Chairperson, Roseline Odhiambo Odede, who died in January after a short...

Outrage as Police IG Kanja speaks at Ruto's political rally, LSK terms it unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The controversy arose after Kanja, dressed in official police regalia, was seen addressing a crowd during a political rally led by President William R...

Havi challenges High Court’s jurisdiction in CJ Martha Koome case against JSC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.

LSK wants state’s Sh6.1 billion traffic cameras deal stopped for lack of transparency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The society claims it sought evidence of public participation, including media advertisements, written memoranda, and attendance records of public hea...

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.

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