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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 12, 2026
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High Court Halts Hiring of Private Lawyers by Public Office

The ruling, issued on Monday, January 12, 2026, could impact ministries, state corporations, and all 47 county governments, which often rely on external lawyers for legal representation...
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court in Nakuru has temporarily halted all Kenyan public offices from hiring private law firms, a ruling made on Monday, January 12, stemming from a petition by activists Okiya Omtatah Okoiti and Dr. Magare Gikenyi J. Benjamin.
- The ruling follows claims that public institutions unconstitutionally spend taxpayer money on private lawyers when qualified legal officers are already on staff.
- The Court directed the Controller of Budget and other public officers not to approve any payments for external legal services until the petition is heard.
- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), led by President Faith Odhiambo, condemned the decision as “an ill-advised attack on the livelihoods of advocates,” and announced plans to overturn it.
- The case, which lists more than 70 respondents including the Council of Governors and all county governments, is scheduled for an inter partes hearing on January 30, 2026.
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