Kanjama wins LSK Elections to Succeed Faith Odhiambo

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama was elected as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) on Thursday, 19 February 2026. He will succeed Faith Odhiambo for a two-year term (2026–2028), with a formal handover expected in March 2026. 

Kanjama secured a decisive victory in the polls supervised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) with 3,728 votes.

Kanjama campaigned on a four-point RIPE agenda (Rule of Law, Integrity, Practice and Welfare, and Engagement): 

Rule of Law: Pledged to publish an annual Rule of Law Report to hold institutions accountable.

Welfare and Mentorship: Aimed at strengthening support for young advocates and completing the Wakili Towers project transparently.

Electoral Reform: Expressed a commitment to advocate for statutory reforms and boundary delimitation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Judicial Independence: Stated his victory was a rejection of “undue influence,” promising a “sober, steady and disciplined” leadership. 

Kanjama brings over two decades of legal experience to the role. Beyond being a Senior Counsel, he is a: 
Certified Secretary and Accountant.
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Certified Mediator.
Former Chairman of the LSK Nairobi Branch (2016–2020). 

Outgoing President Faith Odhiambo congratulated her successor, describing his win as resounding and urging him to serve with distinction as the country enters a high-stakes electioneering period.

By Anthony Solly