State officials and leaders across the political divide have poured out congratulatory messages to Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama following his election as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya, pledging continued collaboration to strengthen the rule of law and the criminal justice system.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen led the tributes, describing the Society as “our integral partner in advancing the rule of law, accountability, and public order.”
He said the participation of all candidates “went a long way in strengthening the Society” and affirmed that the government would “continue our close collaboration with the Society to build a more robust criminal justice system, which is critical for our democratic advancement and national stability.”
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale offered a brief but warm message, saying, “Congratulations my friend and lawyer Charles Kanjama. You deserve it.”
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka hailed Kanjama’s victory as “a well-earned mandate, grounded in years of principled service, integrity and steadfast commitment to the rule of law.”
He praised the President-elect’s RIPE agenda — Rule of Law, Integrity, Practice and Welfare, and Engagement — noting that “a strong bar is the guardian of a strong Constitution,” and urged the LSK to remain vigilant as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.
Kanjama’s competitor, Mwaura Kabata, conceded gracefully, stating, “LSK has won, the only thing I have lost is weight,” and pledged support for the new Council, especially at such a critical time when the nation heads to elections.”
Outgoing LSK President Faith Odhiambo described Kanjama as “a worthy torchbearer of the LSK’s vision and mandate,” urging him to “serve with distinction” during what she termed a “high-stakes electioneering period.”
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama won the presidency of the Law Society of Kenya after securing 3,728 votes in a tightly contested race.
He defeated Peter Wanyama, who garnered 2,616 votes, and Mwaura Kabata, who received 2,086 votes. Kanjama will succeed Faith Odhiambo at the close of her two-year term following the biennial elections.
Bringing over two decades of legal practice experience, Kanjama is set to lead the 2026–2028 Council at a time when the Society remains highly visible in national constitutional and governance debates.
The elections, which also filled the positions of Vice President and Council members, attracted strong interest from the LSK’s more than 20,000 practising advocates.
The exercise was overseen by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission at High Court stations nationwide.
