Kanjama beats Wanyama, Kabata to clinch LSK presidency
SC Kanjama was admitted to the bar in 2003...
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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.
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Charles Kanjama Elected 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya - February 2026
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in the election held on February 19. He secured 3,728 votes to defeat rivals Peter Wanyama and outgoing Vice President Mwaura Kabata. Kanjama will succeed Faith Odhiambo and lead the organization of over 20,000 practising advocates for a two-year term. During the election, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula was barred from voting. His name was found to be missing from the voter register due to the absence of a valid practicing certificate, which is a legal requirement to vote in the LSK elections.
