Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), winning the February 19 election to lead over 20,000 practising advocates.

• Kanjama secured 3,728 votes, defeating Peter Wanyama (2,616 votes) and outgoing LSK Vice President Mwaura Kabata (2,086 votes).
• He will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028, succeeding outgoing President Faith Odhiambo.
• The election was supervised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with 18,000 registered lawyers eligible to vote.

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), succeeding Faith Odhiambo for a two-year term.

• The election was managed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), ensuring a transparent and fair process.
• The race saw candidates vying for support from Nairobi, which has the highest concentration of advocates, and the influential young bar.
• The elections also filled other critical positions, including council members representing various sectors and regions like Nairobi, Upcountry, and the Coast, as well as members for the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula was barred from voting in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections on Thursday after his name was found missing from the voter register due to the absence of a valid practicing certificate, a legal requirement for voting.

• Wetang’ula questioned the decision, arguing that his role as Speaker negates the need for a practicing certificate.
• IEBC official Dr. Owiso stated that the exclusion was not an administrative error but a legal requirement stemming from regulations adopted by LSK members themselves.
• Despite the incident, high-profile lawyers including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, and Martha Karua cast their votes without issue.

Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), securing 3,728 votes. This election saw him defeat rivals Peter Wanyama and outgoing Vice President Mwaura Kabata, positioning him to lead the influential legal body during a critical period for constitutional and governance debates in Kenya.

• Charles Kanjama won the LSK Presidency with 3,728 votes, defeating Peter Wanyama's 2,616 votes and Mwaura Kabata's 2,086 votes.
• The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is an influential legal body deeply engaged in constitutional, governance, and rule-of-law debates.
• The election occurs at a "critical political period" for Kenya, with the LSK expected to maintain its watchdog role over executive power and civil liberties.