Thousands of Kenyan advocates converged at polling stations nationwide today to elect the new leadership of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), marking a pivotal moment for the country’s premier bar association. Voting proceeded across major centers, including the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Milimani Law Courts, Kisumu Law Courts, and other regional venues, with polls set to close at 5:00 PM in most locations.
The elections, supervised by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), involve more than 20,000 registered practicing advocates choosing the president, vice president, council members, and representatives for various regions and the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal. The new leaders will serve a two-year term through 2028, a period that will encompass preparations for the 2027 general elections and ongoing debates over judicial independence, constitutionalism, and access to justice.
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