• In a competitive race that captured national attention, Kanjama garnered 3,728 votes, outpacing his closest rival Peter Wanyama with 2,616 votes, and incumbent Vice President Mwaura Kabata with 2,086.

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), securing a decisive victory for the 2026–2028 term.

In a competitive race that captured national attention, Kanjama garnered 3,728 votes, outpacing his closest rival Peter Wanyama with 2,616 votes, and incumbent Vice President Mwaura Kabata with 2,086.

Following the win, Kanjama pledged to lead the society with courage and clarity, emphasizing disciplined leadership and protection of the rule of law.

“I look forward to working closely with you to build a united and formidable council, one that will protect the membership, defend the rule of law, and serve this society with courage and clarity over the next two years,” he stated.

As Kanjama prepares to assume office in March, he succeeds Faith Odhiambo, whose tenure has been marked by a fierce and principled defense of constitutionalism.

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Leaders React

Various leaders have congratulated Kanjama on his victory, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kipchumba Murkomen, and Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

They describe his election as a well‑earned mandate grounded in years of principled service, integrity, and steadfast commitment to the rule of law.

“This is a well earned mandate, grounded in years of principled service, integrity and steadfast commitment to the rule of law,” said Kalonzo in a statement.

Faith Odhiambo’s Legacy

Outgoing President Faith Odhiambo was among the first to congratulate her successor, calling him a worthy torchbearer.

“I wish you all the best in your tenure, SC. You inherit the leadership of a united, stable and forward-looking society which can achieve great success if steered diligently and tactfully,” she said.

Her legacy is defined by a refusal to let the legal profession be co‑opted by state power.

A notable highlight of her leadership was the rejection of President William Ruto’s appointment to the Presidential Taskforce on the Forensic Audit of Public Debt, arguing that it usurped the constitutional mandate of the Auditor General.

Odhiambo also championed human rights and workplace safety. She condemned police brutality after officers lobbed teargas at a church congregation in Othaya, calling it a brazen attack on religious freedom and human dignity.

Her advocacy extended to the legal profession itself. As a member of FIDA‑Kenya, she confronted sexual harassment against young professionals, demanding a safe and fair practice environment.

“We voice our unequivocal condemnation of such action and assert that the same offends the ethical standards of the legal profession, amounting to both professional misconduct and criminal conduct on the part of proven perpetrators,” she declared in February 2026.

Throughout her term, Odhiambo positioned the LSK as a watchdog during critical national moments, including the 2024 and 2025 protests. She ensured the Society remained a shield against state excesses and a sanctuary for those seeking justice.

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