We reject your orders on private lawyers, LSK tells judges

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

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has taken up a fight with judges, accusing the officers of abusing their judicial authority after the Nakuru High Court issued conservatory orders barring public entities from hiring private legal practitioners.

Justice Samuel Mukira on Monday, January 12, granted the orders at the request of petitioners led by Busia Senator Okiya Omatatah and Nakuru doctor Magare Gikenyi, pending the determination of the case.