Lawyers to wait longer in fight for engagement with public entities

LSK President Faith Odhiambo and Vice President Mwaura Kabata address the press at their Gitanga Road offices on January 13, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Over 18,000 lawyers in Kenya will have to wait until at least Friday January 23, 2026, to know their fate over engagement with public entities.

Despite a plea with the High Court, Judge Samwel Mohochi did not vary his decision of January 12, which barred all public entities from engaging private law firms and lawyers.