Law Society of Kenya
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The Law Society of Kenya is a professional statutory body drawing membership of all advocates currently totaling over 23,000.
Joined April 2021
Law Society of Kenya position on the Presidential Taskforce on Forensic Audit of Public Debt.
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“We express our unqualified disenchantment with the derogatory, contemptuous, and highhanded decision taken by the Law Council of Uganda. This decision not only offends the mutual cooperation that exists between the Kenyan and Ugandan bar, but the manner in which it was
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We appeal for support of the LSK Legal Aid Fund. We remain committed to supporting those being unlawfully detained or in need of legal assistance during this period. Click here to assist: #JusticeforAll
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) wishes to address recent developments regarding the Road Maintenance Levy (RML). We are deeply concerned about the confusion and lack of transparency surrounding the increase in this levy. … The LSK finds this development to be in bad faith and not
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LSK Statement on the Election of Mr. John Chebochok as Director of Toror Tea Factory.
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The Citizen Assembly's engagement with the youth on their rights and quest for justice at Ufungamano House. #JusticeForAll
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LSK Press Statement on Multi-Institutional Responses to the Ongoing Demonstrations.
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We appeal for support for the LSK Legal Aid Fund and thank all those who have assisted so far. We remain committed to supporting those being unlawfully detained or in need of legal assistance during this period. Details on how you can support:.—Contribute by clicking on this
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The @LawSocietyofKe is deeply concerned about remarks made by the Head of State on 16th December, 2023, threatening to use the sword against those opposing the housing levy in court, terming those as enemies of Kenya. The President’s statements, which seem to label those
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As the @LawSocietyofKe we stand firm in our commitment to upholding the rule of law and defending the democratic principles that our nation was built upon. …Members of the Public seeking legal assistance from the ongoing persecutions…1/2
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LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE NATION. Fellow Kenyans, once more we wake up to a sad day!. Extra-Judicial killings, incidents of police abductions, torture and being kept in communicado for several days, are back like never before!. Reports that we have.
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Gone are the days when the judiciary played second fiddle or bowed subserviently to the executive arm of the government, presided over by the Head of State.- @etadv during a presser condemning utterances by the Head of State.
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As we embark on this week, let me remind you of something Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said: "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." It may not always be headline-grabbing, but the work we do this week—educating the public on their rights,
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We express grave concern over the recent rise in abductions, enforced disappearances, and related human rights violations targeting individuals, specifically, social media . In the face of this troubling trend, the Law Society urges families and close relations of the
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The Law Society of Kenya’s attention has been drawn to the Business Daily dated 17th August 2023 titled, Lawyers sign pact with State to report client’s dirty cash. The Council would like to set the record straight by noting that the reporting is misleading and inaccurate. 1/4
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The council visited the DCI Headquarters at Kiambu Road for a meeting with the deputy director. We filed a formal report for investigations into the recent rampant abductions by unidentified persons believed to be a rogue faction of the police force. We emphasised our concerns
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Reaffirming our oath and commitment of Advocates to defend the independence of the Judiciary. #ConstitutionalSafeguards #TogetherforJudicialIndependence
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Advocates across the 8 Branches of the Society will hold a peaceful protest march on 20.1. 2023 at 10:00am against delays, inefficiencies & collapse of service across the Land Registries in the Country. @Lands_Kenya @WilliamsRuto.
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LSK Press Statement on the State of the Nation.
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On the evening of Monday, 20th June 2022, the Council of the Law Society of Kenya hosted the Former Presidents and Chairpersons of LSK to a dinner, to reminisce on the miles the Society has taken, glean over their wisdom in a bid to steer the Society to the next phase of. 1/4
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It is with deep remorse that I have learnt of the passing on of High Court Judge and @jsckenya Commissioner, Justice David Majanja. It is a profoundly sad day for Kenya and the legal fraternity as we have lost one of the fine minds on our bench. His studious contributions to our
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Statement on the Inspector General's Comments on the Doctors and Clinical Officers' Strike. #pressrelease
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The High Court has declared that all 50 CAS positions are unconstitutional.
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LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE NATION. Fellow Kenyans, once more we wake up to a sad day!. Extra-Judicial killings, incidents of police abductions, torture and being kept in communicado for several days, are back like never before!. Reports that we have.
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As 2024 comes to a close, it remains unfortunate that impunity and arbitrariness continue to reign over our country. This year has laid bare the dire state of our institutions, individually and collectively, and their vulnerability to the whims of an overbearing Executive arm of
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The Council of the Law Society of Kenya led by the President, @FaithOdhiambo8 , hosted the Law Society of Kenya Nairobi Branch officials at the LSK Offices in Lavington, Nairobi. The Law Society of Kenya Nairobi Branch presented a memorandum on various issues affecting the
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A warrant of arrest has been issued against masquerader Brian Mwenda after he failed to turn up in court before Hon. Onyina for hearing, earlier today. The mention date has been slated for 25th March 2024. #WeedOutMasqueraders
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The Law Society of Kenya led by the President, Faith Odhiambo, held an interactive session with former LSK Presidents. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the former presidents to the new council and also get some insights and guidance on how to execute their mandate.
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It has come to our attention that the Kenya Revenue Authority and other Government Agencies have despite the declaration of Section 84 as being unconstitutional have continued to deduct and remit to the Kenya Revenue Authority the Housing Levy. - LSK VP @FaithOdhiambo8 during the
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LSK Press Statement on Presidential Remarks (16th December 2023)
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Earlier today, in marking the first day of the #LSKPurpleRibbonWeek2024, the @lsk_nbi , in partnership with the @LawSocietyofKe National Office, the @IJMKenya together with our partners convened earlier today at the Milimani Law Courts' Ceremonial Hall to pay tribute to advocates
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In the recent past, we have witnessed several cases where the office of the Director of Criminal Investigations and other government agencies have attempted to prefer criminal charges against advocates over alleged offences committed by Advocates in the Course of their… 1/3
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The Law Society of Kenya will pursue personally the police officers who violently tear gassed our members while peacefully expressing their constitutional right to protest. Police ought to provide security during protests & not provoke disruption of Public order.
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"The @LawSocietyofKe is keeping keen watch on today's planned protests. It is fundamental that the Sovereign people of Kenya exercise their right under Article 37 without fear of persecution or unwarranted acts of aggression. We call on the protestors to maintain peace and order
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We remain committed to supporting those being unlawfully detained or in need of legal assistance during this period. Kindly reach us through our toll-free line, 0800720434. #JusticeforAll
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@Honeyfarsafi We appreciate the intention to support, but we would like to clarify that the LSK has not received any funds from @Honeyfarsafi . Any contributions to support our efforts should be directed towards bailing out those who are still in remand. LSK remains steadfast in fighting for.
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The Law Society of Kenya has come out strongly to defend the rule of law and administration of justice as stipulated in the LSK Act especially during the demonstrations against the Finance Bill. … I call on Advocates to advocate on legal matters for members of the Public- the
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The Council, alongside the Practice Standards and Ethics Committee convened by Lindah Kiome, launched the campaign to weed out at Masqueraders across all counties in the country. The campaign began with a crack down in Nairobi County, with 3 arrests being made. #LSKCrackdown
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LSK Induction Course for Newly Admitted Advocates at Panari Hotel in Nairobi.
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LSK demands investigations into abducation and killing of Wajir MCA Yussuf Ahmed whose mutilated body was found in Lake Yahud.
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Press Statement- State of the Nation Address,
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The Law Society of Kenya Council visited the Kenyatta National Hospital to check on the status of victims of police brutality who have been taken to the facility amidst the anti Finance Bill protests. We were hosted by the Senior Director for clinical services and the Director of
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Statement condemning the arbitrary detention without charge of Human Rights Defenders following the End of Femicide March held on 10th December 2024.
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Members of the public getting free legal aid during the #LSKLegalAwarenessWeek2024. #RiengNiAwareness.#TukaeRadaTupangeRada
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The Senior Counsel Retreat at the Diamonds Leisure Lodge.
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We are concerned by reports of hired goons taking to the streets to attempt to quell today's peaceful demonstrations through criminal activity. We condemn the mushrooming of politically radicalized groups to interfere with the exercise and enjoyment of civic duties and rights by.
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Members took a stand today against the failure by the Ministry of Lands to honour stakeholder agreements in the reform process. #ArdhiSasaArdhiTasa #lskpeacefulprotest
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The LSK President, @FaithOdhiambo8 making her remarks at the #LSKAnnualConference2024 during the #WomenBreakfastForum. She urged women in power to agitate for more space for other women and embrace the rule of law. #GoodGovernance .#RuleofLaw .#AIinLaw
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Kindly support Ms. Zena Rashid, Advocate by donating blood today.
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Click here to access the full statement, @ntvkenya @citizentvkenya @KTNNewsKE @KBCChannel1 @K24Tv @tv47news @NationAfrica @TheStarBreaking @BreakingNewsKE @PeopleDailyKe @StandardKenya @BBCBreaking @cnnbrk @AlJazeeraWorld
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Dear members,.Voting at Nairobi, Milimani is at the Ceremonial Hall on Ground Floor. Voting at Nairobi, Supreme Court is at the Car Park, Gate 1 (opposite City Hall). #LSKElections2024.
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Members of the public getting free legal aid during the #LSKLegalAwarenessWeek2024 at Milimani Law Courts. #RiengNiAwareness.#TukaeRadaTupangeRada
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Presentation of certificate of appreciation by @irunguhoughton ED @AmnestyKenya to all members of the Law Society of Kenya who provided legal representation to Kenyans unfairly arrested or abducted for expressing their constitutional right to assembly and free expression.
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The @LawSocietyofKe wishes to condemn in the strongest terms possible the willful disregard to the law being demonstrated by government agencies. On Thursday 29th February 2024, officials and members of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), led medical
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The LSK Council led by the LSK President, @etadv will address the media today, Monday 4th March 2024 at 1pm at the LSK Secretariat Grounds along Gitanga Road. The LSK President will issue an address on the contempt by KRA in carrying out deductions on housing levy and the.
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At the sidelines of the #LSKAnnualConference2024 , members converged for the #YoungLawyersForum where they discussed, Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an enhancer, not a substitute, of Legal efficiency/ excellence. #GoodGovernance .#RuleofLaw .#AIinLaw
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On 29th July 2023, the Court of Appeal lifted the suspension of the Finance Act 2023. LSK filed a petition, alongside various petitioners, challenging the Finance Act 2023, leading to a hearing of the case on 13th September 2023.
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Wakili took the peaceful demonstrations by @LawSocietyofKe a notch higher with his designer legal maandamano attire. Wakili understood the assignment. The rule of law must be respected.
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The @lawsocietykenya led by The President, @FaithOdhiambo8 and accompanied by the Vice president @mwaurakab has opened the Law Society of Kenya & Bar Council of England And Wales @thebarcouncil Legal Symposium. Among the matters to be discussed are: Alternative Dispute
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The ELC has granted the Law Society’s Application staying the implementation of the policy directive by the Head of State, H.E by William Samoei Ruto,.lifting of the ban on logging implemented throughout Kenya in 2018. Ii. Orders are granted…1/3
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