LSK Begins Process To Replace Faith Odhiambo, Other Top Officials
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced vacancies in key leadership positions, paving the way for the election of a new council, including the next president to follow Faith Odhiambo.
In a notification to all members, the society stated that elections will take place in February 2026, in accordance with the Law Society of Kenya Act of 2014 and the General Regulations of 2020.
The posts declared vacant are the President, Vice President, and three general membership representatives.
The society requires that one of the representatives be an advocate with at least 25 years of experience, among other qualifications.
Faith Odhiambo, who took office in March 2024, is projected to end her two-year term in March 2026.
Her deputy, Mwaura Kabata, is anticipated to compete for the top position when nominations open later this year.
The LSK Council also has three Nairobi representatives, four upcountry representatives, and one coastal person.
All current holders of these positions were elected in 2024 and will serve till the council’s term expires.
According to the LSK bylaws, the secretary must send an official notice of vacancies at least three months before the elections, allowing members enough time to submit nominations.
“The notice serves to inform members of the positions that will fall vacant in March 2026 and to invite eligible candidates to submit their nominations in accordance with the society’s regulations,” the communication stated.
The forthcoming elections are expected to be competitive, with attention now turning to potential presidential contenders.
Odhiambo’s reign has been characterized by both significant accomplishments and controversy.
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She is noted for leading the Law Society through a period of increased public participation, particularly during the 2024 Gen Z protests, when the LSK under her leadership took a firm stance in defense of victims of police violence.
However, her decision later in the year to accept President William Ruto’s nomination to a body entrusted with paying victims of police abuse drew criticism from certain legal professionals.
The decision sparked internal debate inside the council, with numerous advocates accusing her of jeopardizing the society’s independence by accepting a government-linked position.
She, however, later resigned from the panel.
LSK Begins Process To Replace Faith Odhiambo, Other Top Officials
