Judiciary Hits Back At LSK’s Court Boycott Calls
The judiciary has informed Kenyans that all courts will be open on Wednesday, July 22, despite the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) planned national boycott of court sessions.
The guarantee comes after the LSK said that counsel will boycott sessions before judges who have secured court orders prohibiting the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) or the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from investigating misconduct and corruption allegations against them.
According to the group, the boycott will begin on Wednesday and will continue indefinitely as advocates refuse to attend before the affected judges.
The action is expected to have an impact on proceedings in a number of courts, including the Supreme Court.
According to the LSK, the action follows repeated but unsuccessful engagements with the Judiciary over concerns about judicial accountability, integrity and delays in the administration of justice.
pic.twitter.com/E48lYjCuGM— The Judiciary Kenya (@Kenyajudiciary) July 20, 2026
“The Judiciary does not consider a boycott of court proceedings to be an appropriate or proportionate response to the concerns raised,” the Judiciary said.
“Such action would primarily prejudice litigants and other court users whose matters are scheduled for hearing and determination.”
Additionally, LSK said it has consistently called for complaints lodged before the JSC to be handled “expeditiously, transparently and fairly to strengthen judicial accountability, integrity and public confidence in the Judiciary.”
LSK also cited delayed rulings, case backlogs, registry inefficiencies, disruptions to the e-filing system, delays in releasing court-held funds, and discourteous treatment of advocates as reasons for the boycott.
LSK has officially declared a one-day nationwide boycott of all court proceedings scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Led by LSK President Charles Kanjama, the legal body is striking to demand systemic judicial reforms and robust accountability.
Note : Kanjama told Kenyans… pic.twitter.com/gG2pHMrtKd— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) July 18, 2026
STATEMENT TO MEMBERS ON JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY, THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE WAY FORWARD.
The Law Society of Kenya has today issued a statement to members outlining the Council’s position on judicial accountability, the administration of justice, and the way forward in… pic.twitter.com/6t0CEz8gwr— Law Society of Kenya (@LawSocietyofKe) July 17, 2026
Responding on Monday, the Judiciary said it does not consider a boycott of court proceedings an appropriate response, warning that the action would primarily affect litigants whose cases are scheduled for hearing.
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The Judiciary therefore urged all litigants, advocates and court users to attend court as scheduled, stating that all courts across the country will continue operating normally.
Further, the court also called on the LSK to pursue its concerns through dialogue.
It noted that the two institutions have held at least five consultative meetings over the past two years, with another meeting scheduled for July 31.
The Judiciary further reminded the public that judges and judicial officers are protected by Article 160 of the Constitution, which guarantees judicial independence and prohibits any person or authority from directing how courts should decide cases.
On accountability, the Judiciary said complaints against judges and judicial officers should be submitted to the Judicial Service Commission or the Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman for investigation and action in accordance with the law.
Judiciary Hits Back At LSK’s Court Boycott Calls
