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January 21, 2026
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Kanjama: How integrity is eroding confidence in Judiciary

Kanjama: How integrity is eroding confidence in Judiciary

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has raised concern over what he described as declining integrity within the Judiciary and the broader legal profession..

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Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has voiced significant concern over eroding integrity within Kenya's Judiciary and legal profession, warning that this trend undermines public confidence and access to justice. He highlighted the urgent need to address declining integrity and independence across the legal system.

  • Kanjama cited a "return of corruption" in areas such as court registries, commercial registries (lands, companies), and within the legal profession itself.
  • He expressed concern over integrity challenges in the procurement of public legal services, noting instances of corruption and lack of accountability rather than issues with procurement itself.
  • As a contender in the upcoming Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections, Kanjama stated these issues also hinder the LSK's mandate and its ability to secure professional work for its members.
  • He urged the LSK to balance its trade union and regulatory roles, ensure lawyers meet minimum standards, and proactively expand practice areas to include emerging fields like AI and climate change.
  • Kanjama noted issues like inflated legal fees and collusion in public procurement, particularly involving county governments that require individual remedies.

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