Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has pledged to work with both supporters and rivals after emerging victorious in the hotly contested Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidential race, even as Kenyans await official confirmation of the results from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Speaking after the vote tallying, Kanjama expressed confidence that polling station returns had handed him the mandate to lead the Law Society of Kenya for the next two years.
“All the polling stations have shown that voters have chosen Charles Kanjama, that is me. They have expressed their confidence in me to lead them in the next two years. We are here at IEBC to confirm this victory,” he said.
Kanjama thanked LSK members for participating in the election and extended an olive branch to his competitors, signalling a unity-driven approach to his tenure.
He said that the leadership of the LSK carries national significance beyond the legal fraternity.
“I would like to thank all voters and the members of the Law Society of Kenya, those who supported my candidature and voted for my opponents and me. I express my confidence in working together with opponents and supporters. We believe in a strong LSK for all,” he said.
“The leadership of LSK matters not just to lawyers but to Kenyans as a whole.”
Kanjama won the LSK presidential seat after garnering 3,728 votes.
Peter Wanyama came second with 2,616 votes, while Mwaura Kabata came third after garnering 2,086 votes.
Kanjama takes over from Faith Odhiambo, who has been at the helm of the body.
Kanjama brings over two decades of legal expertise to the 2026-2028 council.
Kanjama’s victory reflects a desire for “tried and tested” leadership at a time when the society’s role in national discourse has never been more vital.
Despite acknowledging a “full in-tray” of daunting tasks ahead, the Senior Counsel’s appointment marks a new chapter focused on the gravity of the office and professional excellence.
Kanjama’s presidency is expected to reinforce the LSK’s position as a pivotal player in Kenya’s political architecture.
Lawyers voted to choose the next President, Vice-President and Council members of the Society, which represents more than 20,000 practising advocates nationwide.
The biennial elections mark the end of the two-year term of LSK President Faith Odhiambo.
The Law Society of Kenya 2026 elections started with a blend of early enthusiasm and significant procedural drama, as the premier bar association moved to elect its leadership for the 2026-28 biennial cycle.
The 2024 poll saw Odhiambo rise to the presidency with 3,113 votes, amidst a competitive field of five candidates.
The polls were supervised by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at High Court stations across the country.
