LSK holds firm on judges' boycott amid access to justice concerns

LSK defends its boycott of selected judges and judicial officers, saying the action will remain in force until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) addresses their concerns...

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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is maintaining its boycott of certain judges and judicial officers, vowing to continue until the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) addresses their concerns regarding judicial integrity and accountability.

The boycott is a principled action to safeguard the Judiciary's integrity and the rule of law, according to LSK President Charles Kanjama.
The LSK argues that existing accountability mechanisms have failed, and the boycott targets judicial officers who have obtained conservatory orders blocking investigations.
Mr. Kanjama acknowledged concerns about access to justice but stated that true access requires a judiciary free from compromised integrity.

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