Charles Kanjama has officially assumed the presidency of the Law Society of Kenya, having secured 3,728 votes in the recent election.
In this competitive race, Peter Wanyama finished in second place with 2,616 votes, while Mwaura Kabata followed closely in third with 2,086 votes.
Kanjama succeeds Faith Odhiambo, who led the organization during her tenure. With over two decades of legal experience, Kanjama will guide the council from 2026 to 2028.
His election underscores a collective yearning for “tried and tested” leadership at a time when the society’s influence in national discussions is increasingly crucial.
While acknowledging the significant challenges that lie ahead, Kanjama’s appointment heralds a new chapter that emphasizes the gravity of the presidency and the pursuit of professional excellence.
His leadership is poised to strengthen the Law Society of Kenya’s role as a key player within the nation’s political framework.
The election, which engaged over 20,000 practicing advocates nationwide, determined not only the next president but also the Vice-President and various council members.
These biennial elections conclude Faith Odhiambo’s two-year term as president.
The 2026 elections commenced with a mix of early enthusiasm and notable procedural drama, as the premier bar association set out to elect its leadership for the upcoming biennial cycle.
In the previous 2024 election, Odhiambo ascended to the presidency with 3,113 votes in a competitive field of five candidates.
The polls, overseen by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at High Court stations nationwide, demonstrated a commitment to transparent electoral practices.
This collaboration between LSK and the IEBC, solidified during a recent courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Nairobi, marks a strategic shift from reactive litigation to proactive reform in anticipation of the 2027 General Election.
