Voting is currently underway today, February 19, 2026, as more than 20,000 advocates across the country cast their ballots to elect new leadership for the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
The exercise, conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), will determine the successor to outgoing President Faith Odhiambo, whose non-renewable term ends in March 2026.Â
The high-stakes race for the presidency has crystallised into a three-way contest:Â
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama is a seasoned litigator running on a platform of “Transformational Leadership” to professionalise the secretariat and influence national policy.
Peter Wanyama is positioning himself as a reformist and champion of the “Young Bar,” he promises to focus on advocates’ welfare and remuneration reforms.
Mwaura Kabata is the outgoing LSK Vice President, who advocates for decentralising resources to branches and adopting technology to improve member services.Â
Polling Stations have been open from 8:00 AM at major court stations nationwide, including the Milimani Law Courts and the Supreme Court.
Besides the President and Vice President, members are electing three general membership representatives, four upcountry representatives, three Nairobi representatives, and one Coast representative.
Campaigns have been dominated by the welfare of young lawyers, the construction of “Wakili Towers,” and the LSK’s role in holding the government accountable ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Anthony Solly
