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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 4, 2026
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LSK Seeks Reforms as Kanjama Flags Irregularities in Court Mediation Process
Describing the concerns as both “practical and systemic,” Kanjama pointed to instances where mediations have proceeded without lawyers present even where parties are represented, as well as cases where mediators are alleged to have stepped into roles traditionally reserved fo..
✨ Key Highlights
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has raised significant concerns regarding irregularities in the Court-Annexed Mediation (CAM) process, advocating for reforms to uphold justice and professional standards.
- LSK warns that some CAM practices risk undermining legal standards and professional accountability.
- Charles Kanjama highlighted instances of mediators issuing "legal direction" and non-advocates allegedly soliciting clients or imposing fees.
- The LSK is pushing for reforms, including expanded accreditation of advocate-mediators and clearer regulatory standards with the Judiciary, rather than rejecting mediation outright.
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