Judiciary rejects LSK boycott, says all courts will sit as scheduled on Wednesday
The Judiciary assured members of the public that all courts will continue hearing and determining matters as scheduled on Wednesday, July 22...
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The Kenyan Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)'s planned nationwide boycott of court proceedings scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, stating all courts will remain open.
- The Judiciary argues the boycott would primarily harm litigants and that shared responsibility is needed to reduce case delays, citing factors like witness and party non-attendance as major causes, contributing 16.8% and 12.3% respectively.
- Key organizations involved are the Judiciary and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), with Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo issuing the statement.
- The Judiciary claims a 104% case clearance rate for the 2024/25 financial year, resolving 647,686 cases against 621,425 new filings, and has reduced backlog by 30%.
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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.
