Judiciary confirms courts will remain open on July 22 despite LSK boycott plans
The Judiciary has assured Kenyans that all courts across the country will remain open and continue operating as scheduled on Wednesday, July 22, despite a planned boycott of court proceedings by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)...
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The Judiciary has confirmed that all courts nationwide will remain operational on July 22, despite a planned boycott by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The Judiciary views the boycott as an inappropriate response that would harm litigants.
- The Judiciary resolved 647,686 cases in the 2024/2025 financial year, achieving a 104% clearance rate.
- Key organizations involved are the Judiciary and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
- The Judiciary emphasized its commitment to dialogue, with a further meeting scheduled for July 31.
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LSK Court Boycott Threatens to Paralyze Justice System - July 2026
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has planned a nationwide boycott of court proceedings scheduled for July 22, 2026, sparking concerns about access to justice. The Kenyan Judiciary has rejected this boycott, confirming all courts will remain open and operational on that date, viewing the action as inappropriate and harmful to litigants. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has sparked fresh debate by claiming Kenyan judges sit for only 54 days a year, amid ongoing protests by lawyers over judicial inefficiency. The Judiciary maintains that the boycott would unfairly impact litigants who need timely resolution of their cases.
