{"id":131572,"date":"2026-02-20T07:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/serve-with-distinction-odhiambo-urges-kanjama-as-he-assumes-lsk-presidency\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T07:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:03:09","slug":"serve-with-distinction-odhiambo-urges-kanjama-as-he-assumes-lsk-presidency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/serve-with-distinction-odhiambo-urges-kanjama-as-he-assumes-lsk-presidency\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Serve with Distinction\u2019: Odhiambo Urges Kanjama as He Assumes LSK Presidency"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 20 \u2013 Outgoing Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has urged Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama to serve with distinction as he assumes office as the 52nd President of the Society.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a message following his election, Odhiambo congratulated Kanjama on what she described as a resounding victory and expressed confidence in his ability to steer the lawyers\u2019 body through a critical period for the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou inherit the leadership of a united, stable and forward-looking society which can achieve great success if steered diligently and tactfully,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Odhiambo noted that Kenyans would be looking up to the LSK for principled leadership as the country heads into a high-stakes electioneering season, emphasizing the Society\u2019s central role in safeguarding constitutionalism and the rule of law.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people of Kenya will look up to your leadership as we get into a high-stakes electioneering period, and I am hopeful that you will offer the required leadership and remain committed to the rule of law and constitution,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

She described Kanjama\u2019s election as well earned, citing his record of dutiful service to the Society and his contribution to the development of governance in Kenya.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis record of dutiful service to the Society and contributions to development of governance in Kenya make him a worthy torchbearer of the LSK\u2019s vision and mandate,\u201d Odhiambo said.<\/p>\n

Kanjama \u00a0was elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after securing 3,728 votes in an election held on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Kanjama defeated Peter Wanyama, who garnered 2,616 votes, and oungoing Vice President Mwaura Kabata, who finished third with 2,086 votes.<\/p>\n

He succeeds Odhiambo and takes the helm of the influential legal body at a time when it remains deeply engaged in constitutional, governance and rule-of-law debates.<\/p>\n

The election attracted strong interest within the legal fraternity, reflecting the society\u2019s growing prominence in shaping national legal and governance discourse, particularly as the country moves closer to the next General Election.<\/p>\n

In his concession message, Kabata congratulated Kanjama on his victory and pledged his support for the incoming leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Charles Kanjama, who has been entrusted by advocates to serve as their 52nd President of the Law Society,\u201d Kabata said.<\/p>\n

He thanked his campaign team and supporters, noting that more than 2,000 colleagues had backed his manifesto.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe put our best foot forward, ran a great campaign and formed lasting friendships and partnerships while at it. I truly enjoyed being on the campaign trail because of you. LSK has won \u2014 the only thing I have lost is weight,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Critical moment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kabata also wished Kanjama success as he assumes office during what he described as a critical political period.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will support the new council as they undertake their mandate. God bless the Law Society and God bless Kenya,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the day, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna described the contest as pivotal to the country\u2019s broader struggle for accountability and constitutional governance.<\/p>\n

\u201cElections matter. The LSK has been one of the most consequential organizations in the fight against impunity and abuse of power in the last two years. I have voted for a new team this morning hoping and praying that they will continue the good work Faith Odhiambo and Co have been doing,\u201d Sifuna said.<\/p>\n

Under Odhiambo\u2019s leadership, the society took firm positions on governance, human rights and constitutional compliance, at times clashing with State agencies while defending civil liberties through litigation and public advocacy.<\/p>\n

Odhiambo was elected LSK President in 2024 after securing 3,113 votes, defeating Peter Wanyama, who garnered 2,165 votes.<\/p>\n

She had succeeded Eric Theuri, who served a two-year term beginning in March 2022.<\/p>\n

Kanjama now assumes leadership of the LSK at a politically significant moment, with the society expected to continue playing a central watchdog role over executive power, constitutionalism and the protection of civil liberties in the lead-up to the next General Election.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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