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February 26, 2026
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Who protects the lawyer? Sexual harassment in Kenya’s legal space

Who protects the lawyer? Sexual harassment in Kenya’s legal space

Anonymous allegations have forced the legal profession to confront power, accountability, due process and protection for vulnerable lawyers...

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Kenya's legal profession is facing a reckoning over widespread sexual harassment documented through anonymous testimonies, forcing the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to confront an uncomfortable truth: who protects the lawyer.

  • Anonymous accounts of sexual harassment, including senior partners allegedly trading mentorship for "benefits," emerged on social media in early 2026.
  • The LSK, previously slow to address such issues, acknowledged a "worrying trend of abuse of power" and condemned the conduct.
  • A Disciplinary Tribunal ruling in November 2025, stating it lacked jurisdiction over a case involving 22 alleged victims, triggered significant outcry and highlighted a gap in the legal framework.

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